How to Make Beet Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beet salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that boasts both flavor and nutrition. This recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate the earthy and sweet flavor of beets into your diet, while also enjoying a variety of other vegetables and toppings.

Beets are incredibly nutritious, packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They are high in fiber, potassium, and folate, making them a great addition to a healthy and balanced diet. In addition to their health benefits, beets lend a beauti...

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Ingredients

  • 4 bunches fresh small beets, stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium heads Belgian endive
  • 1 pound spring lettuce mix
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat beets lightly with oil and roast for approximately 45 minutes, or until tender. Allow to cool thoroughly, then peel and dice.
  • For the dressing, place lemon, vinegar, honey, mustard, and thyme in a blender. While blender is running, gradually add 1/2 cup of oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place spring lettuce mix in a salad bowl, pour desired amount of dressing over greens, and toss to coat.
  • Rinse endive, tear off whole leaves, and pat dry. Arrange 3 leaves on each plate. Divide dressed salad greens among them, and top with diced beets and feta cheese.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 254mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 600mg