Orange Salad With Beets And Fennel Recipe

Name: Orange Salad With Beets And Fennel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small fresh beets, washed and trimmed of greens (red, golden, or any other variety, or a mixture); 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange); 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 head Belgian endive, trimmed, cored, washed, and drained; 1 small head radicchio, trimmed, cored, washed, and drained; 2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sections; 1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup); 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Garnishes: 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh chives, fennel fronds, and mint

Servings: persons

6 small fresh beets, washed and trimmed of greens (red, golden, or any other variety, or a mixture)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 head Belgian endive, trimmed, cored, washed, and drained
1 small head radicchio, trimmed, cored, washed, and drained
2 navel oranges, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch sections
1 fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Garnishes: 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh chives, fennel fronds, and mint

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Preheat oven to 400u00b0. Place beets on a lightly greased 8-inch square glass baking dish. (If using both red and golden beets, separate on different sides of pan to prevent red from bleeding onto golden.) Pour 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and next 4 ingredients over beets; season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 400u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Uncover and let cool to room temperature, reserving beet juice. Peel beets (see tips, below), and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
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Separate leaves of endive, and tear radicchio into large pieces; arrange on a large platter or shallow bowl. Layer beets, oranges, fennel, and onion.
3
Whisk mustard and remaining 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar into reserved beet juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve with salad. Garnish, if desired.
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Sara's tips for cooking beets:
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You can use different varieties of beets interchangeably. Whole baby beets are nice in a salad. I also like yellow beets for both their mild flavor and beautiful color.
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Roast beets for the best flavor.
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Peel beets by hand after they're cooked. The peel slips off easily, but it can be messy--wear gloves and an apron, and rub skin off with a paper towel.
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Don't rinse peeled beets under running water. You'll wash away the wonderful flavor you just cooked into them.
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Lightly rub a pumice stone over your soapy fingers if beets stain your hands.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 small fresh beets, washed and trimmed of greens (red, golden, or any other variety, or a mixture), 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided, 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 1 orange), 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Orange Salad With Beets And Fennel falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Orange Salad With Beets And Fennel

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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