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Simple Marinated Beet Salad
5 from 12 votes

Simple Marinated Beet Salad

Simple Marinated Beet Salad features oven-roasted beets sliced and tossed in a cumin-spiced vinaigrette of vinegar and vegetable oil, then garnished with fresh scallions and parsley. The marinade tenderizes the beets and adds brightness and subtle spice. The salad offers earthy beet flavors complemented by fresh herbs and seasoning, ideal as a refreshing side dish or light starter.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups beet about 8 beets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 tablespoon scallions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheatyour oven to 350 degrees. Wrap each beet in foil and place in a pan. Bake beetsfor 1 to 1-1/4 hours.
  2. Removethe beets from the oven. Open each foil-wrapped beet slightly to allow steam toescape. Allow the beets to cool for about 20 minutes, or until they are coolenough to handle.
  3. Rubthe skin off the beets. Cut each beet into slices about 1/4-inch thick.
  4. Whisktogether well the vinegar, oil, and ground cumin.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the beets and toss to coat, taking care not to break thebeets up into small pieces. 
  6. Sprinkle the scallions and parsley over the beets. Season with salt and pepper to your personal preference.

Notes

  • Adding a teaspoon of lemon juice to the vinaigrette can brighten the salad’s flavor.
  • Using a teaspoon of orange juice instead changes the flavor profile to a milder citrus tone.

Nutrition Information

Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 742mg (31%) Potassium 671mg (14%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 65IU (1%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 742mg 31%
Potassium 671mg 14%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 65IU 1%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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