Friday, April 29, 2016

Recipe for the Best Roasted Beet Salad EVER!

No seriously, this is the greatest salad you'll ever eat. I made a ton of it and then ate it for almost two weeks straight. Healthy. Refreshing. Downright magical. Try out my crazy creation and let me know what you think!




Roasted Beet and Sautéed Fennel Citrus Salad

Ingredients: 
Three large beets
2 mangos (I used jarred ones that I bought at Costco and just used 3-4 strips. I know that sounds weird, but it sure beats peeling mangoes!)
1 can of pineapple chunks (in juice) or fresh pineapple, whichever you prefer 
2 bulbs of fennel
1/2 c. slivered almonds
Juice of 2 Meyer lemons or an orange
Juice of 2 limes 
1 orange 
Chile flakes 
Fresh mint
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 
Salt (I use Himalayan Sea Salt because it is full of awesome minerals and is nice and salty!)
Pepper

Instructions: 
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 
2. Peel beets with a vegetable peeler, cut into chunks, coat in EVOO, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Take out of over and let cool to room temperature. Place in a large bowl.
3. Peel mangos, chop into cubes, and add to bowl. 
4. Drain pineapple (save juice for another day) and add to bowl. (If you use fresh pineapple, it is one more level of awesome if you grill the pineapple before cutting it up and adding it in.)
5. Grab the fennel, slice off the fronds (leafy bits), and the green stalks. Cut the bulb in half and then slice into 1/2 inch pieces. Coat the bottom of a sauté pan with EVOO and sauté fennel until golden brown. Add just a pinch of salt to help with the browning process. I like mine SUPER brown - nice and caramelized, but cook it how you like. Once it's cooked to your liking, remove from heat, and let cool to warm/room temperature. Throw in the bowl.
6. Toast the slivered almonds just to bring out the flavors. Just be sure not to burn them. Once toasted, throw them in the bowl. 
7. Peel orange, cut into chunks, add to the bowl. 
8. Add in the juice of the Meyer lemons and the limes.
9. Add a sprinkle of chile flakes for a kick of heat. If you don't like heat, don't add this in. It'll still be delicious. 
10. Chop up fresh mint and add to the bowl. 
11. Mix contents of the bowl together. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

12. Eat until your heart's content! Serve it at room temperature or serve it cold. It's delish either way!

Some possible add ins:
If you want it to be a bit more hearty or fibrous, you can always add in some 

cooked brown or wild rice.
And if you are looking for a bit more protein, it would be great with some grilled 

chicken or roasted pork.
Also, feel free to halve this recipe - it makes a ton! 

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