How to Make Beet, Fennel and Mandarin Orange Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a refreshing, vibrant and nutritious salad to add some color to your table? The Beet, Fennel and Mandarin Orange Salad is a perfect choice. This salad is not only visually stunning, but it also offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Beets, known for their earthy sweetness, are the star of this salad. When combined with the subtle licorice-like flavor of fennel and the citrusy tang of mandarin oranges, the result is a harmonious blend of tastes that will t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches baby red or gold beets
  • 1 medium fennel bulb
  • 1 (5 ounce) package DOLE® Spring Mix
  • 1 (15 ounce) can DOLE® Mandarin Oranges, drained
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shallot vinaigrette (recipe below)
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place beets in medium roasting pan, add water to cover bottom of pan; cover with foil. Roast 40 to 45 minutes or until beets are tender and can be pierced with a fork or knife.
  • Cool slightly; remove skin from beets and cut into wedges.
  • Trim off fennel leaves and stalk; cut into very thin slices.
  • Combine salad, mandarin oranges, mint, beets and fennel in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to evenly coat.
  • Sprinkle cheese over salad.