Beet-Citrus Salad with Pistachios

By á-1968

This Beet-Citrus Salad with Pistachios is a fresh, bright, zero-effort side, thanks to precooked beets and precut fresh citrus. It makes a fine accompaniment to grilled salmon, pork, or chicken.

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (20 ounce) jar refrigerated citrus salad (such as Del Monte), drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package steamed, ready-to-eat beets, rinsed, drained, and cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup dry-roasted, unsalted pistachios, shelled

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 6 ingredients; stir with a whisk.

Add citrus and beets; toss gently.

Sprinkle with pistachios.

Enjoy!