Vegan Roasted Beet Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time50 min

Vegan Roasted Beet Salad with Ginger-Lime Dressing

Earthy roasted beets get their sweetness balanced by juicy navel orange and grapefruit segments, all tied together with a bright, tangy dressing built from fresh lime juice, lime zest, and grated ginger. The beets roast low and slow in a sealed parchment packet, which locks in moisture and makes peeling almost effortless once they've cooled. A drizzle of good olive oil rounds out the dressing into something silky and well-balanced, while torn mint and a scatter of cilantro add a fresh, herbaceous lift right before serving. It's a vibrant, colorful salad with plenty of contrast between the tender beet wedges and the citrus segments, and it comes together with minimal hands-on effort. Served chilled or at room temperature, it holds up well if made a little ahead, making it an easy, crowd-pleasing option for a plant-based spread. This one earns its spot on a vegan table without any complicated swaps to think about.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the salad

1 ½ lb medium beets (about 4–5 beets), scrubbed and trimmed
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1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
2 navel oranges, peeled and segmented
1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented

For the dressing

3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
1 tsp lime zest
2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
1 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
3 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt

For serving

¼ cup fresh mint leaves, torn
2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Place the beets on a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Wrap the beets loosely in the parchment, folding the edges to seal into a packet.
2
Roast the beet packet for 45–55 minutes, until a paring knife slides into the largest beet with no resistance. Open the packet carefully and let the beets cool for 10 minutes.

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