Beet Fennel Orange Salad Recipe
This Beet Salad with oranges and thinly sliced fennel is light, refreshing, and perfect for spring! Keep it vegan or add goat cheese!
How to Make the Best Beet Fennel Orange Salad
This vibrant beet fennel orange salad is a stunning combination of earthy sweetness, bright citrus, and aromatic anise notes from the fennel. It’s the kind of salad that looks impressive enough for a dinner party but comes together easily enough for a weeknight meal. The jewel-toned beets paired with orange segments create a feast for the eyes as much as the palate.
What makes this salad truly special is the balance of flavors and textures. The tender roasted beets provide a sweet, earthy base while the thinly shaved fennel adds a refreshing crunch and subtle licorice flavor. Fresh oranges bring a burst of citrus brightness that cuts through the richness, and the simple red wine vinaigrette ties everything together beautifully.
Whether you’re looking for a healthy side dish to brighten up your table or a light lunch option, this beet fennel orange salad delivers on all fronts. Keep it vegan with maple syrup in the dressing, or add some creamy goat cheese crumbles for an extra layer of richness. Either way, you’ll have a salad that celebrates fresh, seasonal produce at its finest.
Beet Fennel Orange Salad
This Beet Salad with oranges and thinly sliced fennel is light, refreshing, and perfect for spring! Keep it vegan or add goat cheese!
Ingredients
Salad
Dressing
Instructions
Assembly
- Place the cooked cut beets, oranges and fennel in a medium bowl. Add fresh herbs.
- Add dressing ingredients, and toss. It helps to warm the honey first if using—just place the jar of honey in a bowl of hot water to loosen it. Alternatively, you could whisk the dressing ingredients separately in a small bowl, then toss with the salad.
- Taste for salt and acid. Add more salt and vinegar to taste.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute one blood orange for one of the regular oranges for a beautiful color variation.
- This salad can be made vegan by using agave or maple syrup instead of honey.
- For an extra touch, add crumbled goat cheese on top before serving.
