Description
This Easy Roasted Beet and Burrata Salad combines sweet roasted beets with creamy burrata, fresh citrus slices, and a fragrant basil oil dressing. Topped with crunchy pistachios and fresh basil, this vibrant salad delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, ideal for a light lunch or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Beets and Citrus
- 3 small red beets
- 3 small orange beets (or use all red)
- 1 small blood orange
- 1 medium cara cara orange
Cheese and Nuts
- 2 burrata balls
- ¼ cup pistachios (chopped)
Basil Oil Dressing
- 1 cup basil leaves (loosely packed)
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves (ripped for serving)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- Prepare Beets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash and trim the stems off the beets. Group red beets together and orange beets together, then loosely wrap each group in foil. Place the foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast for about 1 hour, or until a small sharp knife easily pierces the flesh. Check smaller beets earlier as they may cook faster.
- Cool and Slice Beets: After roasting, allow the beets to cool slightly. Trim the tops and bottoms, then peel the skins off using a knife. Slice each beet in half and then cut into wedges for salad preparation.
- Make Basil Oil: While beets roast, combine 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ cup olive oil, and 1 tablespoon orange juice in a wide-mouth mason jar or blender. Use an immersion blender or regular blender to blend until smooth. Add more orange juice if the dressing is too thick.
- Prepare Citrus and Assemble: Slice the blood orange and cara cara orange into thin rounds. Arrange the orange slices on a serving platter. Carefully place the burrata balls on top.
- Finish Salad: Arrange beet wedges around the burrata. Scatter chopped pistachios over the salad, then drizzle evenly with the basil oil dressing. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and scatter ripped basil leaves on top for garnish. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Roasting time may vary depending on beet size; check tenderness by piercing with a knife.
- If you do not have orange beets, red beets can be used only for a uniform flavor and color.
- For a smoother dressing, strain the basil oil after blending if desired.
- Burrata should be served at room temperature for best creamy texture and flavor.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled for up to 1 day in the refrigerator; add dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: roasted beet salad, burrata recipe, basil oil dressing, easy salad, Italian salad, pistachios, citrus salad
