Description
A festive and vibrant winter salad featuring roasted beets and caramelized pears, topped with crumbled feta and crunchy pistachios for a perfect balance of sweet, earthy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Roasted Beets:
- 4 medium beets, trimmed and peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Caramelized Pears:
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens (such as arugula and spinach)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the Beets: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- Caramelize the Pears: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add pear slices and brown sugar. Cook for 5-7 minutes until pears are soft and caramelized.
- Make the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with half the vinaigrette. Arrange roasted beets, caramelized pears, feta, and pistachios on top. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.
Notes
For best results, prepare beets in advance to save time. Serve immediately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 8g