Prepare to transform your salad game with a dish that's not just a meal, but a sensory experience! This Shaved Beet Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette is a stunning symphony of colors, textures, and flavors that will make your taste buds dance and your Instagram followers swoon. Imagine delicate, paper-thin beet slices nestled on a bed of peppery arugula, kissed by a bright citrus dressing, and crowned with creamy goat cheese and crunchy toasted walnuts – this isn't just a salad, it's a gourmet masterpiece waiting to happen in your very own kitchen!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium beets, peeled and shaved
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the beets. Peel the two medium beets using a vegetable peeler. Once peeled, use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife to shave the beets into thin slices. Set the shaved beets aside in a bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, add the 4 cups of fresh arugula. This will serve as the base for your salad.
- In a small mixing bowl, prepare the citrus vinaigrette. Combine the 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients together until well blended. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the arugula in the large bowl. Gently toss the arugula to ensure it is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Next, add the shaved beets to the bowl with the arugula. Carefully toss the beets with the arugula to combine them without breaking the delicate beet slices.
- Once the salad is combined, sprinkle the 1/4 cup of crumbled goat cheese and the 1/4 cup of toasted walnuts over the top of the salad for added flavor and texture.
- For the final touch, you can drizzle a little extra vinaigrette over the salad if desired, and add additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the shaved beet salad immediately, or refrigerate for a short time before serving if you prefer it chilled. Enjoy your refreshing and vibrant salad!
Tips
- Use a mandoline slicer for consistently thin, elegant beet slices. If you don't have one, a sharp knife and steady hand work too!
- Toast walnuts beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor – watch them carefully to prevent burning.
- For the most vibrant presentation, use golden or candy-striped beets alongside traditional red beets.
- Chill your ingredients beforehand for a crisp, refreshing salad.
- Make the vinaigrette ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to let flavors meld.
- For a vegan version, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based alternative or nutritional yeast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 108kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 10mg
