This Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad is a comforting dish for a chilly night. Hearty and delicious, it has all the makings of a crowd-pleaser, like candied walnuts, honey thyme vinaigrette, and nutty roasted veggies. Toss with your choice of salad greens and sprinkle with hemp hearts to boost both texture and nutrition, and serve. So good!
This recipe uses vegetarian-friendly ingredients and can be easily made into a vegan dish. Simply sub out the honey for maple syrup. The recipe yields 4 servings and makes a perfect side dish or light lunch.
To make the Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 375 °F.
On a large baking sheet, toss the beets and carrots with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Roast for 30-35 minutes until the vegetables are golden brown and tender.
In a jar, combine juice of 2 lemons, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Screw the lid and shake well until combined. Set aside.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add ½ cup walnuts and cook for about 2 minutes. Then add 3 tablespoons brown sugar, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt. Toss the nuts with a spatula until the sugar melts and coats the nuts, about 2 minutes. Remove the pan from heat once the sugar has melted. Quickly spread the nuts out on the prepared lined baking sheet to prevent them from drying in a clump. Let cool.
To a large salad bowl, add 4 cups salad mix, roasted beets and carrots, and candied nuts. Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and toss to coat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon hemp hearts over the salad.
Serve and enjoy!
Love roasted veggies? You will love this Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad! It’s hearty, flavorful, and so delicious. Give this recipe a go, and share it using the hashtag #cookmerecipes or by tagging @cookmerecipes on Instagram! We love seeing what you’ve made!
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