Roasted Beet, Orange, and Avocado Salad -

Roasted Beet, Orange, and Avocado Salad

This Roasted Beet, Orange, and Avocado Salad is a fresh, colorful combination of sweet roasted beets, juicy citrus, creamy avocado, and crisp greens, all finished with tangy feta, toasted walnuts, and a light honey vinaigrette. It's an elegant salad that's perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or holiday starter.

Ingredients

3 medium beets, roasted, peeled, and thinly sliced into half-moons

2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented

2 medium avocados, pitted and sliced into thick wedges

¼ medium red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)

⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese

¼ cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

2 cups mixed salad greens, such as spinach or arugula (optional)

Honey Citrus Dressing

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Build the Salad

Arrange the mixed salad greens in a large serving bowl to create the base.

Add the Fresh Ingredients

Layer the roasted beet slices, orange segments, avocado wedges, and thinly sliced red onion evenly over the greens.

Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Finish the Salad

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese and toasted walnuts across the top, then finish with an extra pinch of freshly cracked black pepper.

Serve

Gently toss the salad just before serving, or leave it layered for a beautiful presentation. Spoon generous portions onto serving plates, making sure each serving includes a balanced mix of beets, oranges, avocado, feta, walnuts, and greens.

This refreshing salad pairs earthy roasted beets with sweet citrus, creamy avocado, crunchy walnuts, and tangy feta for a vibrant dish that's perfect for lunches, dinner parties, holiday tables, or warm-weather meals.