BEET AND BLOOD ORANGE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 red beets, each about 3 ounces
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 strips lemon peel
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 ounces ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch Maldon or other sea salt
2 tablespoons toasted fennel seed
2 tablespoons chopped dehydrated black olives, or Kalamata or Gaeta olives
3 blood oranges, peel and pith removed, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/4 cup toasted pistachios
2-3 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
Micro basil, for serving
Arugula or other edible flowers, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet pan with aluminum foil. Put the beets in a bowl with the olive oil, brown sugar and some salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread the beets on the baking sheet, scatter the lemon peel and thyme around them and roast until a toothpick inserted into the beets meets just a little resistance in the middle, about 1 hour. Cool, peel and slice the beets 1/4-inch thick.
  • Meanwhile, drain the ricotta in a colander for about 10 minutes, then add it to a food processor along with the buttermilk, parsley, chives and some salt and pepper. Whip until fluffy; taste and re-season if necessary.
  • Toss the sliced beets, lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil and some Maldon in a medium bowl. Lay the beets on a platter. Scatter the fennels seeds and black olives on top. Then lay the blood oranges over the beets and sprinkle with the pistachios. Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the top. Dollop the ricotta mixture around the beets. Top with the micro basil and arugula flowers and serve.

Juan Ramon
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's healthy and delicious.


Anuoluwapo Ayobami
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The oranges and goat cheese help to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.


Ekundayo Mayowa David
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


Liton Mia
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to make it again.


Muhammad Aliyu
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I added some chopped mint to this salad and it was really refreshing. I highly recommend trying this salad with mint.


Farhan Ahmed MajharuL
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I'm not a big fan of citrus fruits, so I used grapefruit instead of blood oranges. It was still really good.


Charles Montoya
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. I like to make it the night before and then it's ready to go for lunch the next day.


Henry Kirunda
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Anti fiction
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I always have a few beets leftover after I make borscht, and this salad is a great way to use them up.


Sohail Zada
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it holds up well.


tumling tar
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I'm allergic to goat cheese, so I used feta cheese instead. It worked out great! This salad is so versatile.


Izzy greene
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I added some chopped walnuts to this salad for extra crunch and it was amazing! I highly recommend trying this salad with walnuts.


Alana Allen
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.


rube rba
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The oranges and goat cheese help to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.


BigBoos BigBoos
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I made this salad for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved it! It's a great salad for any occasion.


Brett Volz
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This salad is absolutely stunning! I love the vibrant colors of the beets and oranges. It's also very flavorful. The goat cheese adds a nice touch of creaminess.


JAMES Grove
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I was skeptical about the combination of beets and oranges, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Khursheed Khanshb
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet beets and the tart oranges.


Harold Goin
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This salad is a symphony of flavors and colors! The earthy sweetness of the beets pairs perfectly with the citrusy tang of the blood oranges, and the goat cheese adds a creamy richness that ties it all together. I followed the recipe exactly and it t