Roasted Beet and Grapefruit Salad Pairing

The sweetness of roasted beets, beautifully paired with the tartness of grapefruit—with a vinaigrette tying everything together. This Roasted Beet and Grapefruit Salad is a symphony of incredible flavors that is further elevated when paired with an aged Rioja white. Here are four bottles to try:

Izadi Seleccion Blanco
El Pacto de Alto Negrilla Blanco
Manzanos Blanco Fermentado en Barrica
Martinez Lacuesta Tempranillo Blanco

ROASTED BEET AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

4 medium-sized beets, peeled and cubed
2 grapefruits, peeled and segmented
4 cups arugula or mixed greens
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Toss the cubed beets with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast for 30–35 minutes, or until the beets are tender and slightly caramelized. Let them cool.

While the beets are roasting it is the perfect moment to savor a glass of your Rioja red.

And as the beets roast, prepare the grapefruits by removing the outer pith and membrane from the segments. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, grapefruit juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Adjust the sweetness and acidity to your liking.

In a large salad bowl, arrange a bed of arugula or mixed greens.

Add the roasted beets and grapefruit segments on top of the greens.

Sprinkle the salad with crumbled goat cheese or feta and the chopped nuts.

Drizzle the grapefruit vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.

Garnish the salad with fresh mint leaves for a burst of color and flavor.

Pair these aged Rioja reds for elevated flavors. Download tasting notes:

Izadi Seleccion Blanco
El Pacto de Alto Negrilla Blanco
Manzanos Blanco Fermentado en Barrica
Martinez Lacuesta Tempranillo Blanco