Beet and Orange Salad with Mint Dressing
This recipe has just the right amount of zing to brighten up a heavy meal!
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 & 1/2 tsp finely minced shallot
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp finely minced mint leaves
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 pinch each salt & pepper
For the Salad
- 2 oranges peeled and sliced into rounds
- 3 cooked beets sliced in thin rounds
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine all ingredient above into a small jar and shake until combined.
- To make the salad, boil the beets until cooked (roughly 1 to 1 and 1/2 hrs) and peel and slice them into rounds 1/4 inch or thinner.
- To peel the oranges with a knife, cut the top and bottom of the orange off, being sure to remove the pith as well. Stand on end, then use a knife to slice the peel and pith off from top to bottom. Slice into rounds.
- Layer the beets and oranges onto a large platter and scatter the feta cheese over top. Drizzle the dressing over top and a few scattered mint leaves just before serving.