Beet Salad with Burrata and Strawberries
This Beet Salad with Burrata and Strawberries and Pistachio Vinaigrette is the perfect spring / summer dish. Fresh, creamy, sweet, and totally gorgeous.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish, Salad, Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 people
- 10 medium red or orange beets
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1 cup strawberries halved or quartered
- 4 tablespoon shelled pistachios
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves
For the Pistachio Vinaigrette
- 6 tablespoon shelled pistachios
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- Flaky salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup water as needed
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Trim the tops off the beets, leaving about ½ inch of stem. Scrub thoroughly, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap loosely in foil. Large beets should be wrapped individually.
Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast for 60 minutes, checking every 20 minutes. They are done when a skewer or knife slides easily into the center. Remove them as they finish roasting.
Once cool enough to handle, use a paper towel to rub off the skins. Slice the peeled beets into quarters.
Arrange the beets on a serving platter with strawberries, torn burrata, pistachios, and mint. Drizzle with pistachio vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
For the Pistachio Vinaigrette
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Toast the pistachios on a sheet pan for 5 to 10 minutes.
Transfer 4 tablespoons to a blender with olive oil, red wine vinegar, water, chopped mint, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Finely chop the remaining 2 tablespoons of pistachios and stir into the vinaigrette. Store any extra in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 737mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 2mg