Roasted Beet Orange Avocado Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Roasted Beets
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7-8 small beets (about 1½ – 2 inches each), scrubbed clean
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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A good pinch of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
→ For the Dressing & Assembly
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
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1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
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1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
→ Fresh Components
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2 juicy oranges, peeled and segmented
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1 ripe but firm avocado, cut into ½-inch slices
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3 tablespoons hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
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A handful of micro greens for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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Fire up your oven to 400°F. Give those beets a good scrub, leaving a bit of stem on top and the root intact - this helps keep all the goodness inside while they cook.
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Nestle your beets in a roasting pan, add enough cold water to come halfway up their sides, and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, then cover tightly with foil - we want to keep all that steam in!
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Let them roast for 45-60 minutes, depending on size. They're done when a knife slides in easily - if there's resistance, give them another 10-15 minutes. Once they're cool enough to handle, the skins should slip right off.
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While the beets are doing their thing, segment your oranges. Cut off the ends, then carefully slice away the peel and white pith. Cut between the membranes to release those juicy segments, and squeeze the leftover core for that tablespoon of juice we need.
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Quarter those peeled beets and toss them with olive oil, sherry vinegar, and that orange juice you saved. Arrange them on a platter, then add your avocado slices. Season everything with salt and pepper.
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Top with your orange segments, scatter those toasted hazelnuts around, and if you're using them, sprinkle on the micro greens. Finish with a light drizzle of your best olive oil and serve right away while everything's fresh and gorgeous.
# Notes:
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Don't toss those beet greens! They're delicious sautéed with garlic like spinach
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For a lovely variation, try using yellow beets and blood oranges
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Short on time? Pre-cooked beets from Trader Joe's or Love Beets work great