Roasted Beet and Purple Cabbage Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A vibrant salad featuring earthy roasted beets and crunchy purple cabbage, dressed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette. This Mediterranean salad recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 65 minutes, pairs beets, purple cabbage, and extra virgin olive oil 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 210 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

• 3 medium beets
• 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and scrub 3 medium beets, wrap individually in foil, and roast on a baking sheet for 45-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork. Let cool, then peel and dice into 1/2-inch cubes.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups shredded purple cabbage and the roasted diced beets.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified and slightly thickened.
4. Step 4: Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the beet and cabbage mixture, tossing gently to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the salad just before serving for added texture and flavor.