Description
A delightful salad featuring roasted beets, creamy burrata, and a tangy pomegranate glaze, topped with toasted pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets (red or golden or a mix), tops removed and scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 4 cups arugula, baby spinach, or a spring mix
- 8 oz burrata cheese (two 4 oz balls or one large ball)
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, toasted
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh herbs (optional: mint, basil, or dill)
- Flaky sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes, or until a knife pierces through easily. Let them cool slightly, then use a paper towel or your hands to rub off the skins. Slice or quarter the beets, depending on your presentation preference.
- While the beets roast, combine pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces by half and becomes syrupy. Set aside to cool slightly—it will thicken more as it cools.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the shelled pistachios for 3–4 minutes, shaking the pan frequently. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Let cool.
- Spread your greens across a large platter or individual plates. Arrange the roasted beet slices on top. Gently tear the burrata and nestle pieces around the beets. Sprinkle with pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Drizzle the pomegranate glaze generously over everything, followed by a swirl of olive oil. Finish with flaky sea salt, cracked pepper, and fresh herbs if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze, adjust the amount of honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Feel free to mix different types of greens for added flavor and texture.
- Fresh herbs can enhance the flavor; choose according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg