I don?t post a lot of my personal life on the internet but I do have some exciting news worth sharing. I got married! After the pandemic disrupted our original wedding plans, my husband and I eloped on March 6, 2021 on a gorgeous mountaintop in Ojai, California. Despite the covid-related circumstances surrounding our wedding, it was a perfect day. This recipe for Beet and Citrus Salad with Mint was inspired by a post-wedding brunch at Little Sama in Ojai.

The Beet and Citrus Salad at Little Sama completely blew me away. Their version had gem lettuce, radish, curried lime dressing, and candied coriander. The flavors were so unique. I highly recommend it if you?re ever in the area! The salad you see here is simpler but still makes a big impact. You?ll notice there aren?t any salad greens here. This Beet and Citrus Salad with Mint serves as a good reminder that salads don?t have to be stuffed with leafy green vegetables. 
If you?re not typically one to make or order a beet salad, hear me out. Golden beets are less ?earthy? than red beets and they?re also sweeter. Bonus: they won?t stain your cutting board! The beautiful golden color pops against the deep blood orange and pink grapefruit. Mint adds more fresh flavor and an agave-sweetened lime dressing ties everything together. Fresh basil would also be a delicious addition or swap for the mint.

I will admit, this is not a weekday pack-and-go salad. You?ll need to roast the beets and supreme the blood ...