Name: ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS SALAD WITH BURRATA AND HONEY BALSAMIC DRESSING
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 medium beets (red and golden varieties), peeled and cut into thick rounds; 3 medium carrots (rainbow carrots if available), peeled and cut into coins; 1½ tbsp olive oil; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan version); Pinch of sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 ball burrata cheese (or 2 smaller balls), drained; 1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens; 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley; Optional: toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch

Description

Colorful roasted beets and carrots paired with creamy burrata and a sweet-tangy honey balsamic drizzle—fresh, wholesome, and utterly satisfying.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Roasted Vegetables:

3 medium beets (red and golden varieties), peeled and cut into thick rounds
3 medium carrots (rainbow carrots if available), peeled and cut into coins
1½ tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

For the Honey Balsamic Dressing:

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan version)
Pinch of sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad Assembly:

1 ball burrata cheese (or 2 smaller balls), drained
1 cup baby arugula or mixed greens
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil or parsley
Optional: toasted walnuts or pecans for crunch

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat and Roast the Vegetables
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the sliced beets and carrots on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer. Roast for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized on the edges.

Step 2

Make the Honey Balsamic Dressing
While the veggies roast, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified. Taste and adjust for sweetness or tanginess. Set aside.

Step 3

Arrange the Salad Base
On a large serving platter or individual plates, scatter a generous handful of arugula or greens. Once the vegetables are cool enough to handle but still slightly warm, arrange them over the greens.

Step 4

Add the Burrata
Gently tear the burrata and place it in the center or scatter pieces around the vegetables. The creamy interior will naturally mingle with the warm veggies and greens.

Step 5

Drizzle and Garnish
Drizzle the honey balsamic dressing generously over the entire salad. Sprinkle with chopped basil or parsley and, if using, a handful of toasted nuts for added crunch.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 340
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 20g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 10g