Beet Salad Recipe

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This Beet Salad Recipe features tender diced beets dressed with a simple vinaigrette made from vinegar, Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt and pepper, and neutral oil. The beets are boiled with skins on until tender, peeled, and cut into pieces before being coated with the dressing. The salad offers earthy beet flavor balanced by a tangy and mild dressing for a light side dish.

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 112 kcal

Course: Salad

Cuisine: French

Ingredients

2 medium beet

For the Dressing:

salt pinch
black pepper pinch, ground
1 ½ Teaspoon vinegar *see Notes
½ Teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ Tablespoon neutral cooking oil see Notes, generic cooking oil

Instructions

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Cook your beets soft. To boil beets, boil in with the skin until tender to the core. Allow to cool and peel.
Cut beets into dices and place into a salad bowl.
Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl with a fork or place into dressing shaker.
Pour dressing over beets and mix it all in so that beet dices are coated with the dressing.

Notes

Servings are small; serve as a side dish accompanying a main meal.
Vinegar options include apple cider, white wine, rice, or flavored vinegars depending on preferred taste.
Use neutral oils like olive, saffola, or sunflower oil for the dressing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 98mg (4%) Potassium 368mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 37IU (1%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Calories	112kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	2g	4%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	98mg	4%
Potassium	368mg	8%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	8g	16%
Vitamin A	37IU	1%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	18mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.