The citrus fruits are incredible this time of year. Grapefruits, oranges, tangerines. Just seeing a bowl of them brightens up my morning. Year 2011 has started busy with more new challenges than I expected a few months ago. Doesn't new year just always make you rethink life? Change a few routines. Try something new.
This salad fits the January state of mind well. Beet, citrus, red onions and cranberry dressing are perfectly sweet and tangy together. Just what I need for a simple lunch or light dinner. A kind reminder to slow down and enjoy simple things.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 pickled red beets
- 3 tangerines
- 1 small red onion
- 1 large punch of frisee lettuce
{ dressing }
- 3 tablespoons cranberry juice
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Slice pickled beets and peeled tangerines. Cut a small red onion into thin strips. Mix the dressing ingredients and pour some in a bowl full of lettuce. Toss until lightly coated. Add in sliced beets, tangerines and onion. Drizzle with a touch more dressing and serve.
{ recipe inspiration from bon appetit }
Lovely lovely shot and inspiration!
Posted by: JulsKitchen | January 16, 2011 at 11:39 PM
Beauriful shot Tiina! Love it so much! Also great recipe!
Posted by: Zita | January 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM
I had this recipe bookmarked for our menu this week. The colors are so beautiful, perfect for this gray January weather we're having. Lovely image!
Posted by: Andrea [bella eats] | January 17, 2011 at 12:10 AM
Gorgeous salad!
Posted by: Maria | January 17, 2011 at 01:03 AM
what a beautiful salad!!!
Posted by: Anh | January 17, 2011 at 01:15 AM
oh my - this looks stunning! (and I don't even like citrus!)
Posted by: jas | January 17, 2011 at 02:42 AM
looks so yummy and healthy! what a sumptuous shot!
Posted by: Christy | January 17, 2011 at 03:12 AM
looks great! perfect for a light and refreshing lunch...thanks!
Posted by: Bhavani Konings | January 17, 2011 at 03:16 AM
I love the combination of beets and citrus
Posted by: Liz | January 17, 2011 at 05:16 AM
I really like fresh fruity flavours in a salad especially orange with a bitter leaf (spinach, rocket, watercress or as you have done frisee). Cranberry juice in the dressing is a great idea. I'll try your version instead of my favourite at this time of year - mandarin, lime juice and mustard with olive oil. Thanks Tiina
Posted by: Sally | January 17, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I have been planning and doing so much since the beginning of the year and that feels really great, Tiina - I hope everything turns out fine for you, sweetie!
What a colorful, fresh and vivid salad! Loved it!
xx
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | January 17, 2011 at 01:15 PM
The tangerine slices are so pretty and look amazing against the greens and beets. I bet this salad taste as delicious as it looks.
Nisrine
Posted by: Dinners & Dreams | January 18, 2011 at 02:19 AM
Hi Tina, this looks sooo yummy! I'm a beet fanatic! I might try this with roasted beets! Challenges can be good as we grow from them but to keep your chin up take a peek at the latest book by Rhonda Byrne of the Secret-"The Power" It's fantastic for repelling the negative, dealing with surprises and attracting more of what you want! It changed my week big time when my purse was stolen in NYC. I got over it in a heart beet-hee- cuz I was reading this book! Be well:)
Posted by: Julie the Alkaline Sister | January 18, 2011 at 06:14 PM
So happy I found you through Tasteologie! This is a beautiful salad and I think it's a great way to use these beets I just purchased.
Posted by: Brian @ A Thought For Food | January 19, 2011 at 06:49 PM
I really don't like beets. I wish I did because the are so beautiful. My tastbuds tend to disagree.
Your pictures make me want to Love beets!
Posted by: Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday | January 20, 2011 at 07:55 PM
You make the "January state of mind" sound so appealing! Very pretty salad, too pretty to eat even.
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thanks for all the great recipes : )
Posted by: dejamebailar | January 26, 2011 at 08:11 AM
What a beautiful blog you have! I saw someone tweet it and came through and OMG i love your photography and stunning, simple, healthy salads.
Posted by: catty | January 30, 2011 at 11:28 PM
What a pop of color, I love it! (and happy busy 2011!) How do you go about pickling your beets, if I may ask? I don't do more than slow-roast mine...
Posted by: Tammy | January 31, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Stunning. A bowl of citrus does work wonders on one's disposition.
Posted by: Tracy | February 16, 2011 at 10:12 PM
What a beautiful salad! Love the colors!
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