The Vegan Ruby Beet & Citrus Salad with Pomegranate, Feta & Toasted Walnuts is tasty and contains 285 kcal per serving. Takes one hour to prepare this recipe. Serve it at lunches, feasts, holidays, events, functions, or get-togethers. It contains beets, oranges, grapefruit, vegan feta cheese, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, mixed salad greens, mint leaves, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, orange juice, maple syrup, and black pepper. We may pair vegan lentil soup, falafel pita, grilled vegetable panini, avocado toast, roasted carrot soup, wild rice pilaf, grilled tofu steaks, or lentil loaf. Keep this Vegan Ruby Beet & Citrus Salad with Pomegranate, Feta & Toasted Walnuts in the refrigerator for 2 days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Servings: 4
- Cooking Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Course: Salad
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking tray
- Mixing bowls
- Citrus juicer
- Salad serving bowl
- Small whisk
- Measuring cups
- Baking paper
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Small skillet
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE SALAD:
- Three medium beets
- 1 grapefruit
- Half cup toasted walnuts
- 2 medium oranges
- Half cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- Half cup crumbled vegan feta cheese
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- Two tbsp chopped parsley
FOR THE CITRUS DRESSING:
- Three tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Half tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp orange juice
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BEETS:
- This is the main component that gives a natural sweetness when roast. Roasting them makes the beets soft and tender. You may use golden beets as per your preference.
ORANGES:
- They give a juicy sweet taste and bright citrus flavor. Oranges include natural acidity that maintains the earthy flavor of roasted beets. You may use mandarins as an alternative.
VEGAN FETA CHEESE:
- It includes a slightly salty taste that maintains the sweet fruits. Feta cheese gives a richer texture to the salad. You may use vegan goat cheese as another choice.
DIJON MUSTARD:
- Dijon mustard gives a mild tangy taste and blends the dressing ingredients smoothly. Include whole grain mustard as per your preference.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 400°F and wrap each beet in foil to roast for 40 minutes.
- Cool the beets, then peel them & cut them into wedges.
- Toast the walnuts in the dry skillet on medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Peel the orange and grapefruit then segment them(remove their seeds).
- Whisk olive oil, maple syrup, orange juice, salt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl to make a smooth mixture.
- Put the mixed greens in the large bowl and arrange the roasted beets, orange segments, grapefruit segments, pomegranate seeds, vegan feta, and walnuts on the greens.
- Sprinkle chopped mint and parsley, then drizzle the dressing on the salad.
- Lastly, gently toss all the components, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SOUPS:
- Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup
- Butternut Squash Soup
- Mushroom Soup
- Vegan Lentil Soup
- Roasted Carrot Soup
SANDWICHES:
- Grilled Vegetable Panini
- Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Hummus Wrap
- Falafel Pita
- Avocado Toast
GRAIN:
- Lemon Quinoa
- Wild Rice Pilaf
- Brown Rice
- Couscous
- Bulgur Wheat
MAIN:
- Vegan Mushroom Wellington
- Lentil Loaf
- Baked Stuffed Peppers
- Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
- Grilled Tofu Steaks
BREAD:
- Whole Wheat Bread
- Garlic Bread
- Focaccia
- Rustic Sourdough
- Multigrain Rolls
TIPS:
- Save prep time by roasting the beets 24 hours in advance.
- Toast the walnuts, then include them in the recipe to get extra taste.
- Assemble the salad right before serving for better freshness.
- Freshly squeezed citrus juice gives the best dressing to the salad.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the salad in the vessel for 2 days.
FREEZER:
- This salad is not really good to freeze, as the components lose their texture.
FAQs:
Can I include canned beets in the recipe?
- Yes, just drain them and dry properly, then include them in the recipe.
Can I exclude grapefruit from this recipe?
- Yes, you may add more oranges or blood oranges as per your choice.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 18 g
Iron: 0.003 g
Total Carbs: 24 g
Calories: 285 kcal
Vitamin A: 2,850 IU
Fiber: 6 grams
Calcium: 0.14 g
Protein: 7 g
Sodium: 0.34 grams
Potassium: 0.62 g
