Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Moroccan Beet Salad, a delightful vegan dish that combines roasted beets with zesty orange juice and fragrant herbs. This refreshing salad not only adds a burst of color to your table but also makes meal prep effortless, as it can be prepared up to five days in advance. Whether served as a stand-alone dish or alongside grains, this salad is perfect for any occasion—be it casual lunches or festive gatherings. With its unique flavor profile and nutrient-rich ingredients, you’ll love how easy it is to create a healthy, delicious dish that impresses everyone.
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 fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wrap each beet in tin foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- Once cool, peel the beets and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix orange zest, juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt to create the dressing.
- Add roasted beets, sliced onions, mint, and cilantro to the bowl; toss gently to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with additional herbs as garnish.
- 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: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg