Cranberry and Roasted Beet Salad

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Recipe by Brianna St. Clair, Worland, Wyoming

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 08, 2023

I created this as a healthy, tasty side dish to complement Christmas dinner. This enticing substitute for cranberry relish is excellent with turkey. Even the children loved it! Serve the beet blend alone or on a bed of salad greens. —Brianna St. Clair, Worland, Wyoming

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Cranberry and Roasted Beet Salad

Contest Winner
Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:45 min

Ingredients

  • 5 medium fresh beets (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • 1 medium pear, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cranberry juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • Fresh arugula or spring mix salad greens, optional
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 45-50 minutes. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-in. cubes; transfer to a large bowl. Add pear and cranberries.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, cranberry and orange juices, and salt; drizzle over beet mixture. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving. Toss to coat. Top with goat cheese, almonds and parsley. If desired, serve with arugula.