Description
A vibrant and elegant salad featuring earthy roasted beets, sweet caramelized pears, creamy feta cheese, and crunchy pistachios, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 3 medium beets, peeled and cubed
- 2 ripe pears, cored and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed beets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender. Let cool.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add pear slices and drizzle with honey. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and golden. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted beets, caramelized pears, feta cheese, and pistachios.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.