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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Beet, Orange, and Walnut Salad recipe, a refreshing and nutritious dish that bursts with vibrant colors and flavors! 🥗🍊
Beet, Orange, and Walnut Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1 beet
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 seedless oranges
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons walnut oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- Red wine vinegar (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1357.2
- Fat: 95.5g
- Saturated Fat: 10.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 403.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 120.2g
- Fiber: 35.6g
- Sugar: 81.9g
- Protein: 27.9g
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (based on 1 review)
Keywords: Nuts, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, < 15 Mins
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to a toasty 375 degrees.
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Wrap and Bake:
- Wrap the beet snugly in foil, ensuring a tight seal.
- Place the foil-wrapped beets on a foil-lined baking dish.
- Bake for 1 – 1 1/4 hours, letting the beets soak up that delightful heat.
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Steam and Peel:
- Keep the beet packages on the baking dish and crack open a corner to release steam. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
- Carefully open the foil more, allowing the beets to cool for an additional 5-10 minutes until easily handled.
- Glide your fingers over the beets’ surface, and watch the skin peel away effortlessly.
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Prepare Oranges:
- Peel two oranges, removing all that white pith. Separate the peeled oranges into lovely segments. Set aside.
- Squeeze the juice from the remaining orange, set it aside for a citrusy twist.
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Walnut Magic:
- In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon walnut oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss in the walnuts, ensuring they are coated in this delectable mixture.
- Spread the coated walnuts on a baking dish and bake for 5-7 minutes until they’re hot to the touch and emit that irresistible nutty aroma. Let them cool, then coarsely chop.
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Create the Vinaigrette:
- In another bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, the remaining walnut oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Toss the romaine lettuce with three-quarters of the vinaigrette, creating a bed of greens on a platter.
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Assemble the Salad:
- Toss the beets with the remaining vinaigrette.
- Top the bed of greens with a layer of these beautifully dressed beets.
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Garnish:
- Decoratively arrange the orange wedges around the beet mound, adding a burst of citrusy freshness.
- Sprinkle the coarsely chopped, seasoned nuts over the entire masterpiece.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- It’s time to savor your creation! Serve this Beet, Orange, and Walnut Salad immediately, allowing the flavors to dance on your palate.
Additional Notes:
- Feel free to experiment with different nuts and their corresponding nut oils for a unique twist on this salad.
Now, you’re all set to delight your taste buds with this Beet, Orange, and Walnut Salad – a culinary masterpiece that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate! 🌈🍽️