Ingredients
4 medium beets, peeled and cut into halves or quarters
1 lb (about 450g) carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
Olive oil for roasting and dressing (about 2 to 3 tablespoons total)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 to 3 cups of fresh greens such as baby kale, spinach, or arugula
Juice of half a lemon
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
1/4 cup crushed pistachios or a mix of nuts such as sliced almonds and chopped walnuts
Balsamic glaze for drizzling
Hot honey (spicy honey), optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the peeled and chopped beets and carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Roast for 35 minutes, then uncover and roast for another 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
3. While vegetables roast, prepare salad greens by tossing 2-3 cups of chosen greens with 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Toast the nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and lightly golden. Cool before using.
5. Layer the roasted vegetables on top of the dressed greens. Sprinkle with crumbled feta and toasted nuts.
6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and hot honey if desired.
7. Serve immediately as a flavorful appetizer or side dish. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Last Step:
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🔥 Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables for a richer flavor.
🌰 Toast nuts carefully to avoid burning and enhance their crunchiness.
🥗 Use any preferred greens like baby spinach, kale, or arugula based on personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- N/A: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
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- Fiber: N/A
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- Cholesterol: N/A