Parmesan, Orange and Beet Salad
Oranges and beets are a great pair in color, taste and texture. When you peel the oranges, be sure not to leave any of the bitter white pith. The slivers of Parmigiano Reggiano® cheese add a third element of color, taste and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary Parmesan, orange and beet salad. Serve Parmesan, orange and beet salad as an appetizer or as a side salad.
Servings Prep Time
6people 20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
6people 20minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. The beets and oranges for this Parmesan, orange and beet salad can be prepared ahead of time and the salad assembled at the last minute. For this Parmesan, orange and beet salad, choose beets that are small or medium-sized. Large beets tend to be tough and are often woody in the center. Always cook beets before cutting and peeling to preserve the color and nutrients. Don’t cut off the root tip before cooking and leave at least an inch at the top.
  2. Pat beets dry and slice them. Peel the oranges and cut them into slices. Arrange beets and orange slices in an attractive overlapping pattern on a large serving platter or on individual plates.
  3. Toast walnuts in a preheated 350°F oven until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Chop and sprinkle over the beets and oranges.
  4. Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice and salt. Add oils in a thin, steady stream, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over salad.
  5. Make ½ cup of thin slivers of Parmigiano Reggiano with a vegetable peeler. Scatter over the salad. Season with pepper and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Parmesan, Orange and Beet Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 258mg 11%
Potassium 125mg 4%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin A 3%
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 37%
Iron 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.