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Beet Mango Salad

Beet Mango Salad

This Beet Mango Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the earthy richness of roasted beets with the sweetness of ripe mangoes, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese, all tied together with a tangy citrus dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound medium beets (about 3-4)
  • 2 large ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups fresh arugula or mixed greens
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup toasted pecans or walnuts
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Scrub the beets clean and trim off the tops and roots. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Step 2: While the beets roast, prepare the other components. Peel and cube the mangoes, wash and dry the arugula, and thinly slice the red onion. Toast the nuts if they aren't already toasted.
  3. Step 3: Once the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them and cut into wedges or cubes.
  4. Step 4: Prepare the dressing by whisking together orange juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Step 5: Arrange the arugula on a serving platter or individual plates. Top with roasted beets, mango cubes, red onion slices, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted nuts. Drizzle the dressing over everything just before serving.
  6. Step 6: Toss gently if desired, or serve composed style.

Notes

Roast beets ahead of time for quick assembly. Dress the salad right before serving to prevent wilting. Use room temperature beets for better flavor integration.