Vibrant Beet and Burrata Salad with Pine Nuts
"This colorful and nutritious salad features earthy beets, creamy burrata cheese, crunchy pine nuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing. It's a healthy, meatless, and gluten-free dish perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Ingredients: - 4 medium beets, cooked and sliced - 1 burrata cheese ball - 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon honey - 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh basil leaves for garnish Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. 2. Arrange the sliced beets on a serving platter. 3. Tear the burrata cheese over the beets. 4. Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad. 5. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and garnish with fresh bas
🍠 Roasted Carrot & Lentil Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing - earthy, sweet, and perfectly hearty! **Ingredients:** **For the Salad:** - 1 lb carrots, peeled and cut into sticks - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1 tsp ground cumin - 1 tsp smoked paprika - Salt and pepper to taste - 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese - 1/4 cup toasted almonds or walnuts - 2 cups mixed greens or arugula - 1/4 cup pomegranate arils (optional, for garnish) **For the Honey Dijon Dressing:** - 3 tbsp olive oil - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard - 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for vegan) - 1 tbsp lemon juice - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar - Salt and pepper to taste **Instructions:** 1. **Roast the Carrots**: - Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the carrot sticks with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika,