Zesty Roasted Beet Orange Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 7-8 petite beets (around 1½ to 2 inches wide)
02 - A couple of fresh, juicy oranges
03 - 1 avocado, firm but ripe, sliced into ½-inch widths
04 - A tiny bundle of micro greens

→ Dressing & Garnish

05 - A quarter cup of high-quality extra virgin olive oil (save a bit more for drizzling!)
06 - 1 tablespoon and another teaspoon of sherry vinegar
07 - 3 tablespoons of hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
08 - Kosher salt and some freshly cracked black pepper, added according to your taste
09 - 1 tablespoon of fresh juice squeezed from an orange

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the beets but leave a short stem. Put them in a roasting dish and pour in water so it comes halfway up the beets. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Seal the dish tightly with foil and roast for 45 to 60 minutes, or until you can easily poke through the beets with something sharp.
02 - Move the beets to a bowl and let them sit until they're cool enough to touch. Peel their skins off using your hands or a towel while they’re still warm. Then cut the beets into quarters.
03 - Trim off both ends of the oranges. Carefully remove all the skin and the bitter white pith. Slice in between the orange sections to get clean segments, leaving behind any membranes. Squeeze out any leftover juice from the center into a bowl.
04 - Mix the beets with the remaining olive oil, the sherry vinegar, and a splash of orange juice. Spread the mix on a large serving plate, layer on the avocado slices, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the orange slices on top, then toss on the hazelnuts and micro greens. Drizzle everything with a little extra olive oil to finish.

# Notes:

01 - This salad might look simple, but it’s full of surprises—you’ll love the mix of sweet, earthy, creamy, and crunchy textures and flavors.
02 - Don’t throw out the beet greens! They’re perfect for stir-frying with garlic, just like kale or spinach.
03 - If you're short on time, precooked beets from spots like Trader Joe’s will do just fine!
04 - Want to add more color? Give yellow beets and blood oranges a try for something different!

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