Description
This Roasted Beets and Carrots Salad with Burrata is a vibrant medley of earthy beets and sweet carrots, roasted to perfection. The creamy burrata adds a luxurious texture, while a drizzle of balsamic glaze enhances the dish with a tangy sweetness that dances on the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vegetables:
- 4 medium beets, peeled and cut into wedges
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- Cheese:
- 8 oz burrata cheese
- Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh arugula
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the beet wedges and carrot rounds with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the vegetables in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- On a serving platter, arrange the roasted beets and carrots, then tear the burrata into pieces and place on top.
- Garnish with fresh arugula and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time; store the roasted vegetables in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegan option, substitute burrata with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Feel free to add nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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