Roasted Beet, Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Warm Honey Salad

Warm beets and tart grapefruit come together in this bright winter salad from Alex Roberts, chef of Alma in Minneapolis.

Roasted Beet, Ruby Red Grapefruit, and Warm Honey Salad
Photo: Christopher Testani
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 Ruby Red grapefruits

  • 3 medium red beets

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt

  • Pepper

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 (1-inch) rosemary sprig

  • Flaky sea salt, for garnish

Directions

  1. Using a sharp knife, cut the skin and bitter white pith from grapefruits. Working over a medium bowl, cut in between the membranes to release sections, and cut sections in half. Squeeze juice from membranes into bowl.

  2. Preheat oven to 375°. On a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, rub beets with olive oil and season with salt. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 50 minutes. Unwrap beets and let cool slightly, then rub skins off with paper towels. Cut beets into 1/4-inch wedges. Add to bowl with grapefruit. Season with salt and pepper and toss well. Transfer to platter.

  3. In a small saucepan, warm honey and rosemary sprig over moderately low heat. Remove sprig, and drizzle rosemary honey over salad. Garnish with flaky sea salt.

Originally appeared: February 2018

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