Elegant French Beet and Avocado Salad with Creme Fraiche and Pistachios
This Elegant French Beet and Avocado Salad with Creme Fraiche and Pistachios is a sophisticated combination of sweet roasted beets, creamy avocado, tangy crème fraîche, and crunchy pistachios. Finished with citrus segments and fresh dill, it’s a fresh and elegant salad perfect for brunches, dinner parties, or a light lunch.
Equipment
- Oven
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets roasted and sliced
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
- 2 tablespoons toasted pistachios roughly chopped
- 2 soft boiled eggs halved
- 1 orange segmented
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or microgreens
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap beets in foil and roast for 40–50 minutes until tender. Cool, peel, and slice.
- Soft-boil eggs for 7 minutes, then cool in an ice bath, peel, and halve.
- Slice avocado and segment orange.
- Arrange beets, avocado, and orange segments on a plate. Add eggs.
- Spoon dollops of creme fraiche and sprinkle pistachios.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and top with dill or microgreens.
Notes
Roast the beets ahead for easy assembly. Add citrus segments just before serving for best freshness.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 280mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg
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