Citrus Beet & Avocado Glow Salad

Description

This vibrant Citrus Beet & Avocado Glow Salad is fresh, creamy, tangy, and packed with nourishing ingredients. Sweet roasted beets pair beautifully with buttery avocado, juicy citrus, peppery greens, and a light honey-citrus dressing. It’s colorful, refreshing, and perfect as a healthy lunch, side dish, or light dinner.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 3 medium beets, roasted and sliced
• 1 large avocado, sliced
• 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
• 4 cups mixed greens or arugula
• ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped pistachios or walnuts
• 1 tbsp fresh mint or parsley, chopped

For the Citrus Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Roast the beets at 400°F (200°C) for 40–50 minutes until tender. Let cool, peel, and slice.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange mixed greens on a serving platter or bowl.
4. Top with roasted beets, avocado slices, orange segments, and red onion.
5. Sprinkle feta cheese, pistachios, and fresh herbs over the salad.
6. Drizzle with citrus dressing just before serving.

Tips

• Add grilled chicken or salmon for extra protein.
• Use blood oranges or grapefruit for more citrus flavor.
• Toast the nuts for extra crunch and richness.

Q & A

Q: Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes. Prep the ingredients ahead, but add avocado and dressing just before serving to keep everything fresh.

Q: Can I use canned beets?

Absolutely. Drain and pat them dry before adding to the salad.

Q: What can replace feta cheese?

Goat cheese, burrata, or even shaved parmesan work wonderfully.

Q: Is this salad healthy?

Yes. It’s packed with fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamin C.