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Roasted Beet Salad With Citrus Tahini Dressing

Delaney Marie
A bright and fresh Roasted Beet Salad, perfect for summer! Oven roasted red and golden beets are layered with juicy tomatoes and peppery arugula, then finished with crunchy pistachios, fresh mint, and a creamy Citrus Tahini Dressing.
*Note that From Start to Finish is an estimate that includes passive roasting time for the beets. Actual time may vary depending on beet size.
From Start to Finish1 hour 30 minutes
Servings5 servings (as a side salad)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red beets - (or 4 small)
  • 2 medium golden beets - (or 4 small)
  • 3 medium tomatoes - diced (any variety)
  • 7 cups arugula or spring greens
  • cup roasted pistachios - roughly chopped
  • 3 tablespoon mint - roughly chopped

Citrus Tahini Dressing

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Prepare beets: Scrub beets under running water to remove any dirt, then cut off both ends of each beet. Loosely wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking tray.
  • Roast beets for 40-75 minutes, depending on size. Smaller beets will take about 40-50 minutes, while larger beets may take 50-75 minutes
    Beets are done when they can be very easily pierced with a knife. If your beets vary in size, remove smaller ones earlier and continue roasting larger ones as needed.
    Remove from the oven, carefully open the foil, and let cool until easy to handle.
  • Peel & dice beets: Once cooled, use your fingers to peel off the skins of the beets. They should slip off easily; you can run them under water to help if needed.
    Dice beets into pieces similar in size to your tomatoes. To prevent staining your cutting board, you can place parchment paper underneath the beets while dicing.
  • Prepare the Citrus Tahini Dressing: Whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth and well combined. (Or, add everything to a small jar, seal tightly, and shake to combine)
  • Assemble each salad by dividing arugula or spring greens among plates. Top with roasted beets and tomatoes, then finish with pistachios, mint, and a drizzle of the Citrus Tahini Dressing.
    For best presentation, assemble individual servings rather than one large bowl. If storing in the fridge, keep each component separate until ready to assemble.
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