Ingredients
- Bunch of golden beets (4-5 small)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt
- Fresh thyme sprigs
- Balsamic glaze (store-bought or homemade)
- Mixed salad greens
- Walnut oil (or preferred oil)
- Garlic clove, minced
- Orange juice (splash)
- Feta cheese (optional, crumbled)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash beets and trim greens. Drizzle with olive oil, toss with salt, and wrap each beet in foil.
- Roast beets on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes (small) or up to 1.5 hours (large) until fork-tender. Let cool slightly.
- Make balsamic glaze: simmer balsamic vinegar and maple syrup in a small pan until thickened.
- Peel and slice beets. Toss greens with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk together balsamic glaze, orange juice, and a little olive oil.
- Arrange beets on greens, drizzle with dressing, and crumbled feta cheese (optional). Garnish with black pepper and thyme.