A vibrant, refreshing salad with sweet roasted beets, juicy citrus, and creamy avocado—perfectly balanced with a light vinaigrette. Great as a light meal or elegant side.
🧾 Ingredients (3–4 servings)
Salad:
- 3 medium beets, roasted & sliced
- 2 oranges, peeled & segmented
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3 cups mixed greens (arugula/spinach)
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Optional:
- ¼ cup feta cheese
- 2 tbsp walnuts or pecans
🥣 Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast Beets
- Wrap beets in foil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 40–50 minutes
- Let cool, peel, and slice
2️⃣ Prepare Ingredients
Segment oranges, slice avocado, and prep greens.
3️⃣ Make Dressing
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Assemble
Layer greens, beets, oranges, avocado, and onions.
5️⃣ Finish
Drizzle dressing and top with feta & nuts if using.
⏱️ Time
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 45 minutes (beets)
- Total: ~1 hour
📊 Nutrition (Per serving)
- Calories: ~220
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 14g
⭐ WW Points: ≈4–5 Points
💡 Tips
- Roast beets ahead to save time
- Use blood oranges for extra color
- Add grilled chicken for protein
❓ FAQs
1️⃣ Can I use canned beets?
Yes, but roasted gives better flavor.
2️⃣ How to prevent avocado browning?
Add just before serving.
3️⃣ Is it vegan?
Yes, skip feta or use vegan cheese.
4️⃣ Can I meal prep it?
Prep ingredients separately, combine fresh.