If you do not have a spiralizer you can can make beet matchsticks. They will be just as easy to roast. Easily substitute the grapefruit with an orange.
: phoebe's pure food
: main dish, salad, vegan, healthy
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
1 pound beets, peeled and spiralized
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon grated grapefruit peel
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 grapefruit, peel grated and segmented
1 handful fresh spinach or greens
¼ cup crumbled feta (or vegan feta substitute)
¼ cup toasted walnuts, pecans or pumpkin seeds
1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
Dressing Ingredients
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon balsamic
2 Tablespoons grapefruit juice
½ teaspoon mustard
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and grease.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the beets with the oil, peel, salt and thyme. Spread on a baking sheet and roast 8-10 minutes. Check after 6 minutes to be sure they do not burn.
Remove from the oven. Prepare the dressing. In a cup whisk the oil, balsamic, juice, mustard and salt.
In a serving bowl toss the beets, dressing, grapefruit segments. Garnish with cheese and nuts.
Recipe by phoebe's pure food at https://www.phoebespurefood.com/roasted-beet-and-citrus-salad/