CITRUS BEETS SALAD

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Categories     Appetizer     Side     Quick & Easy     Orange     Spring     Summer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium beetroots
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced ( you could use a mandolin).
1 big fresh. grapefruit.
3 medium oranges ( mix of naval and juice oranges).
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
1/4 cup fresh orange juice.
salt and black pepper.
2-3 table spoon oil ( olive or vegetable).

Steps:

  • For the beets: 1-wash the beets throughly abd dry them. 2-In an oven trey add the beets with the oil and 2 table spoons of balsamic vinegar and little water. Cover with foil. And put it in a pre heated oven of 400 F, for 40 min. Check the beets after 30 min. ( the beets should be easy to pick with a knife but not very soft) For bigger size beets you might need longer duration. 3-when done, peel the beets after they are cool down. Cut them in cubes or slices and transfer to a salad bowl and set aside. * For the fruits. 1- using pairing knife, peel each of the oranges and the grapefruit. And cut both ends. And with the help of the help of the pairing knife, cut along the lines of the membranes separating the flesh parts of the fruits only. Repeat that for the oranges and the grapefruit. After you get only the flesh parts, discard the membranes and transfer the fruits to the salad bowel **For the onion: Add the thinly sliced onion to a bowl of cold water and leave it for few min to get rid of the sharp taste. Drain well and transfer to the bowel. *** For the final assembly, add the 3 table spoons of balsamic vinegar, half the orange juice and salt and pepper to taste to the mix of beets, fruits, and onion. Toss together and add more orange juice if needed. This salad is best left for at least half an hour in the fridge to let the tastes mix well.

Rehan Banagash
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover citrus fruits. I always have a few oranges or grapefruits lying around.


Md rabbi122
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This salad is perfect for a summer barbecue. It's light and refreshing.


Tatenda Khomari
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat beets. My kids love it!


Abeda Jacobs
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beets.


Zahoor Jani
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Van Danksing
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Safia Makule
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very easy to make.


Po 8p
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I love how the citrus and walnuts complement the beets. This salad is a keeper!


Kashif Iqbal
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Delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nuruu Med
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Mangamuni Tendani
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The citrus and walnuts really brighten up the beets.


Barack Mwanake
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I also added some crumbled goat cheese, which added a nice creamy texture.


Mdjebon jebon
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Easy to make and very delicious! I used a variety of citrus fruits, including oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. The salad was so refreshing and flavorful.


Mahmuda Yasmin
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This citrus beets salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet beets, tangy citrus, and crunchy walnuts was perfect.