Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Sweet roasted beets paired with toasted pistachios and a zesty citrus dressing on a bed of mixed greens. This Mediterranean salad recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs beets, olive oil, and salt into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium beets, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup shelled pistachios
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 medium peeled and diced beets (1/2-inch cubes) with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized at the edges, stirring once halfway through.
3. Step 3: While beets roast, whisk together 2 tbsp orange juice, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl until emulsified.
4. Step 4: In a small skillet over medium heat, toast 1/4 cup shelled pistachios for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring constantly.
5. Step 5: Arrange 4 cups mixed greens on a plate, top with roasted beets, and drizzle with citrus vinaigrette. Sprinkle with toasted pistachios just before serving.