Orange + Beet Salad
Some meals feel like a quiet celebration of the season — bright, grounding, and full of life. This Sumo Orange & Beet Salad is exactly that: a colorful, nourishing bowl that supports your skin from the inside while tasting like pure spring renewal.
Beets bring betalains and folate to help with detoxification and circulation (hello, natural flush and even tone). Sumo oranges (or any sweet, juicy orange) deliver vitamin C and antioxidants to brighten and support collagen. Walnuts add omega-3s for barrier repair and hydration, goat cheese offers gentle protein and probiotics, and the greens provide chlorophyll and minerals for that deep, alive glow.
It’s light yet satisfying — perfect for lunch, a side, or a standalone moment of self-care.
Sumo Orange & Beet Salad
(Serves 2–3)
Ingredients
For the salad
- 3–4 small to medium beets (roasted or boiled, cooled, and sliced or cubed)
- 1 large Sumo orange (or Cara Cara/navel oranges), peeled and sliced into rounds or supremes
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4–5 cups mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, or spring mix)
- ⅓ cup raw or toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3–4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
Optional topping
- A sprinkle of your favorite granola for crunch and extra texture
For the dressing
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp honey (raw preferred)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Fresh black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beets (if not already done): Roast at 400°F for 45–60 minutes until tender (or boil 30–40 minutes). Let cool, peel, and slice or cube.
- Make the dressing: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble the salad: On a large platter or individual plates, layer the greens as the base. Arrange beet slices, orange rounds, red onion, walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese on top.
- Dress and finish: Drizzle generously with the dressing. Toss lightly if desired, or leave artfully arranged.
- Optional: Sprinkle a little granola over the top for added crunch and a satisfying contrast.
Serve immediately while the colors are vivid and the textures are perfect.
Why this is a glow food
- Beets — Betalains fight inflammation and support liver detox for clearer, brighter skin
- Sumo oranges — High in vitamin C to boost collagen production and protect against free radicals
- Walnuts — Omega-3s and vitamin E nourish the skin barrier and calm redness
- Goat cheese — Gentle protein + probiotics for gut-skin connection and hydration
- Greens — Chlorophyll and minerals help oxygenate and alkalize for that inner radiance
- Olive oil — Healthy fats enhance absorption of fat-soluble nutrients and lock in moisture
This salad isn’t just food — it’s a love note to your body. Eat slowly, savor every bite, and let your skin reflect the care you’re giving it.
Love + Eat Well,
by natalie
