Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Moroccan Beet Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This colorful salad combines earthy roasted beets with zesty citrus and aromatic herbs, creating a delightful contrast that excites the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium red beets
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ small red onion
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wrap each beet in tin foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- Allow beets to cool, then peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, cumin, and kosher salt.
- Add roasted beets, sliced onion, mint, and cilantro; toss until coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg