Grapefruit and beets are an unusual pairing, but work so well together in the hearty dinner salad. The beets are earthy and sweet, while grapefruit segments add even more complexity of flavor with their tanginess. Try this with some crumbled goat cheese for some creaminess and salty kick. The lavender in this dressing gives it a nice light and delicate flavor and goes great over earthy beets or heartier salads.

This recipe is from my cookbook, Wandering Palate.

Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients

SALAD
4 cooked Instant Pot Beets or roasted beets (use code TRAILTOHEALTH for $10 off)
2 grapefruit
1 tablespoon avocado oil (use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off)
3 tablespoons capers
¼ cup pistachios (optional)
goat cheese (optional)
salt, to taste

LAVENDER CITRUS DRESSING
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil  (use code TRAILTOHEALTH for 10% off)
¼ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
1 tangerine, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
3 tablespoons fresh lavender petals
salt, to taste

Directions

1. Cut the beets into wedges or cubes. Slice and segment the grapefruits, removing the white pith and skin. (Code TRAIL gets you 10% off Nakano Knives)

2. Heat the avocado oil in a small skillet set over low to medium heat. Add the capers and fry until crisp.

3. Arrange the beets on a high-rimmed dish (so that the beet juice doesn’t spill over). Top with the grapefruit, capers, pistachios (if using) and goat cheese (if using).

4. For the dressing, whisk the olive oil with the grapefruit juice, tangerine juice and lemon juice in a bowl. Next, whisk in the thyme and lavender, and season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.

5. Drizzle with the Lavender Citrus Dressing and season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.

TIP: In the summer, the beets can be replaced with peaches.