Description
A festive holiday salad featuring roasted beets, caramelized pears, tangy feta, and crunchy pistachios for a perfect blend of sweet, earthy, and savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
- 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh arugula or mixed greens for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap beets in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender. Cool, peel, and dice.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add pears and caramelize for 5-7 minutes until golden.
- In a bowl, toss roasted beets, caramelized pears, feta, pistachios, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Serve over greens.
Notes
Prep beets in advance for easier assembly. Add more honey for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 8g