Description
Brighten up your meals with this Moroccan Beet Salad, a colorful and nutritious dish that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing. Roasted beets come together with fresh herbs, zesty orange dressing, and earthy spices for a flavor-packed experience. Perfect as a light lunch, festive side dish, or part of a mezze platter, this salad can be prepared in just 15 minutes and made up to five days ahead. Whether you’re hosting dinner guests or simply looking for a healthy addition to your weekly menu, this Moroccan Beet Salad is sure to impress.
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 minced fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- Once cooled, peel the beets and cut them into 2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
- Add roasted beets, red onion, mint, and cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently until well coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature with flaky salt if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg