Spicy Greens Salad with Figs, Beets and Gorgonzola

Name: Spicy Greens Salad with Figs, Beets and Gorgonzola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium-sized beets, tops trimmed off; 6 cups mixed arugula, baby spinach and shredded radicchio, washed and dried; 4 fresh figs, stems trimmed, quartered lengthwise; 30 chopped, toasted hazelnuts; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 2 Tbs. hazelnut oil; 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar; 2 Tbs. orange juice; 1 Tbs. brown sugar; 1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

4 medium-sized beets, tops trimmed off
6 cups mixed arugula, baby spinach and shredded radicchio, washed and dried
4 fresh figs, stems trimmed, quartered lengthwise
30 chopped, toasted hazelnuts
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. hazelnut oil
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
2 Tbs. orange juice
1 Tbs. brown sugar
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Wrap the beets in foil, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until very tender when poked with a skewer or thin paring knife.
3
Remove from the oven, let beets cool and slip off the skins with a paring knife.
4
Dice the beets, and set them aside.
5
To make the Vinaigrette: Put all the vinaigrette ingredients into a blender, and puree until smooth.
6
To assemble the Spicy Greens Salad: In a large bowl, toss the beets and greens with the vinaigrette.
7
Divide the salad equally among 4 plates.
8
Top with the figs, sprinkle with the hazelnuts and serve.

1079

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium-sized beets, tops trimmed off, 6 cups mixed arugula, baby spinach and shredded radicchio, washed and dried, 4 fresh figs, stems trimmed, quartered lengthwise, 30 chopped, toasted hazelnuts, and more.

Yes, Spicy Greens Salad with Figs, Beets and Gorgonzola 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!