Honey Balsamic Beet and Walnut Salad Recipe

One of my favorite salad combinations is walnuts with beets. There are so many ways you can play around with these two ingredients in a salad. For this recipe I included a bright pop of citrus with grapefruit and added sweetness with a honey balsamic dressing that is so simple to make it’s silly. 

Walnuts are probably one of my favorite nuts because of their nutrient value. Walnuts contain good fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and are also a great source of the essential fatty acid omega-3. They also contain iron, selenium, calcium, zinc, vitamin E and even some B vitamins. Talk about a nutritional powerhouse! 

I am specifically using Diamond of California Walnuts in this recipe because they decrease the risk of heart disease by helping maintain healthy cholesterol levels and decreasing blood pressure*.  Diamond of California Walnuts are an American Heart Association Certified Heart Health Food and have been held to the highest standards of quality and freshness to guarantee a delicious experience. 

Here is how you can create this delicious recipe! I made it vegetarian which makes a delicious lunch or side salad for dinner. You could also add protein such as chicken to create a filling dinner!

1 small roasted beet
1/2 grapefruit, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp. Diamond of California Walnuts, chopped
1/2 avocado, chopped
1 cup butter lettuce 
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar 
1 tbsp. runny honey 

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Remove stems from beet. Wrap in foil and bake for 50-60 minutes until you can pierce with a fork. Create your dressing by combining the olive oil, vinegar and honey with a whisk or place ingredients in a mason jar with a lid and shake. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Assemble your salad, drizzle with dressing and enjoy! The flavor combo of this heart healthy salad is insanely delicious.  

*Pulled from California Walnuts website 

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