Mixed Beet Salad


I spotted bunches of both golden and red small sized beets at our local market this weekend and could not resist buying them. We love roasted beets and enjoy eating them whenever we can, so I first roasted the beets to bring out their sweetness before adding a light piquant dressing to serve them in this tasty salad. This salad stores well making it a great option for summer picnics. Sometimes I like to top this salad with goat cheese crumbles, though the salad is great on its own.

I used white balsamic vinegar rather than the dark variety in this recipe as I did not want to spoil the color of the golden beets, but if you were using red beets only, the dark balsamic would work fine also. This salad would store well for a few days in the refrigerator if it lasts that long! Just remove the salad from the refrigerator at least 45 minutes before serving.

Buon Appetito
Deborah Mele 

Mixed Beet Salad

Mixed Beet Salad

Yield: Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness in this salad that would be a great summer side dish.

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Small Beets (I Used a Mix Of Golden And Red Beets, But All Red Beets Would Be Just Fine)
  • 1/2 Cup Finely Diced Red Onion Or Chopped Green Onions
  • 1/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons White Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Honey
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint Or Parsley
  • Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Place the beets in a large casserole dish and either cover with a lid or with aluminum foil.
  3. Roast the beets until fork tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Allow to cool.
  5. Peel the beets and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
  6. Place the beets in a bowl.
  7. Mix together the remaining ingredients and then pour these over the beets.
  8. Toss to coat evenly and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 173Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 16gProtein: 3g

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One Comment

  1. I really enjoyed this excellent beat salad, even without the fresh herbs that I didn’t have on-hand. I served it on a bed of ‘rocket lettuce’ (arugula). I will be making this again and probably adding toasted pine nuts and goat cheese crumbles next time.

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