Salads are like blank canvases for culinary artistry, offering a playground for flavors, textures, and colors. Today, we embark on a journey to create a masterpiece: a Roasted Beet Salad that harmoniously blends earthy roasted beets, creamy feta cheese, and the zesty pop of oranges.
Before we dive into the details, let’s take a moment to appreciate the ingredients that make this salad special. Roasted beets add an earthy sweetness, feta cheese contributes creamy tanginess, and oranges infuse a bright, citrusy zest. However, what truly elevates this salad are the secret ingredients – Grizzly Herb Rub, Blood Orange Olive Oil, and Balsamic Vinegar – Cask 8 or Fig Infused, your choice!
Feta Cheese: Creamy Tang Meets Earthy Sweetness
Feta cheese introduces a rich and creamy element to the salad. Its tangy notes beautifully contrast with the sweet roasted beets, creating a delightful interplay of flavors and textures. Every bite is a symphony of creaminess, sweetness, and savory tang.
Grizzly Herb Rub: A Burst of Flavors
Grizzly Herb Rub is the hidden gem that takes this salad to the next level. This aromatic blend of herbs and spices infuses the dish with a burst of flavors. Its complex profile, featuring notes of herbs, spices, and a hint of smokiness, complements the sweetness of the beets and the creaminess of the feta with a savory punch.
Blood Orange Olive Oil: A Citrusy Elixir
Blood Orange Olive Oil adds a layer of complexity to the salad. Its bright, citrusy aroma and sweet, fruity notes infuse the dish with a hint of exotic allure. This citrusy elixir complements the oranges, adding depth and complexity to the overall flavor profile.
Balsamic Vinegar: The Culinary Elixir
No salad is complete without the magic touch of Balsamic Vinegar. Its sweet, tangy, and slightly woody notes provide the perfect contrast to the earthy sweetness of the beets. The drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar ties all the elements of the salad together, creating a harmonious flavor symphony.
Roasted Beet Salad With Feta Cheese and Oranges is a testament to the art of creating a culinary masterpiece from a seemingly simple dish. By skillfully combining the earthy allure of roasted beets, the creamy tang of feta cheese, and the zesty burst of oranges, you craft a salad that’s a true symphony of flavors and textures. With the addition of Grizzly Herb Rub and Balsamic Vinegar, you elevate this salad to a level of culinary excellence that will leave your taste buds singing with delight.
Roasted Beet Salad with Feta Cheese and Oranges Recipe
Ingredients
4 Beets
4 TBS Blood Orange Olive Oil, divided
1 TBS Grizzly Herb Rub
1 Large Naval Orange, segmented or 1 can 8 oz orange segments, drained
1/4 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
1/2 Bunch Parsley, chopped
2 TBS Cask 8 or Fig Infused Balsamic Vinegar
3 TBS Extra-Virgin olive oil, divided
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
Roast the beets
- Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel the beets and cube into 1-inch pieces.
- Toss the beet pieces with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Put the beets on a baking sheet in a single layer, put in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
Make the dressing
- Put balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, grizzly herb, salt and pepper in a cup and mix with a fork.
Make the salad
- Put roasted beets, oranges and parsley in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the beet salad and toss until combined. Sprinkle with feta cheese.
