Blood Orange, Beet, and Fennel Salad
Blood Orange, Beet, and Fennel Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 173 calories, 2g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up walnut oil, navel orange, lime juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and whole 30 diet.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°. Wash beets, leavingsome water on skins. Wrap individuallyin foil; place on a rimmed baking sheet androast until beets are tender when piercedwith a knife, about 1 hour.
Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cutall peel and white pith from all oranges;discard. Working over a medium bowl, cutbetween membranes of 2 blood oranges torelease segments into bowl; squeeze juicefrom membranes into bowl and discardmembranes. Slice remaining blood orangeand Cara Cara orange crosswise into thinrounds.
Place sliced oranges in bowl withthe segments.
Add lemon juice andlime juice.
Peel cooled beets. Slice 2 beetscrosswise into thin rounds.
Cut remaining2 beets into wedges. Strain citrus juices;reserve.
Layer beets and oranges on plates,dividing evenly. Arrange fennel and onionover beets. Spoon reserved citrus juicesover, then drizzle salad generously with oil.Season to taste with coarse sea salt andpepper.
Let salad stand for 5 minutesto allow flavors to meld.
Garnish salad withcilantro leaves.