Description
This vibrant Roasted Beets and Carrots Salad with Burrata combines tender, caramelized root vegetables with creamy burrata cheese, fresh greens, and toasted nuts, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy balsamic honey dressing. Perfect for a nutritious Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 red beets, peeled and cut into wedges
- 3 golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges
- 4 peeled carrots, sliced on a bias
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups arugula or mixed greens
Dressing and Seasoning
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Optional: lemon zest, for garnish
Cheese and Toppings
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pistachios or walnuts
- Fresh basil leaves, a handful for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: Place the beet wedges and carrot slices on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season evenly with salt and black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the vegetables are well coated.
- Roast Vegetables: Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the beets and carrots are tender and the edges are caramelized.
- Make Dressing: While the vegetables roast, whisk together honey and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Salad Base: Arrange the arugula or mixed greens evenly on a large serving platter.
- Add Roasted Vegetables: Once the beets and carrots are warm from the oven, spread them over the greens for a balanced presentation.
- Add Burrata Cheese: Tear the burrata into large chunks and scatter it over the salad to add creamy richness.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the balsamic honey dressing generously over the entire salad to enhance flavors.
- Add Final Toppings: Sprinkle sliced red onion, toasted pistachios or walnuts, and fresh basil leaves across the salad.
- Optional Garnish: Finish with a light sprinkle of lemon zest if you desire a bright, citrusy note.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, add a splash of balsamic vinegar when roasting the vegetables.
- Use baby beets for quicker preparation and roasting time.
- If burrata is not available, goat cheese is a suitable substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
