Glazed Beet and Walnut Salad with Citrus Dressing

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Earthy roasted beets and crunchy walnuts tossed in a bright citrus dressing for a refreshing salad. This Mediterranean-inspired comfort-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs beets, walnuts, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 3 medium peeled and cubed beets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender and edges caramelize.
  2. Step 2: While beets roast, toast 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden, stirring frequently.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp olive oil until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, the roasted beets, and toasted walnuts. Drizzle with the citrus dressing and toss gently to coat.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately as a vibrant side salad or light lunch.

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