BBQ Beet Salad

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor at a lower cost.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is lower in calories and has a similar acidity.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more budget-friendly option with a neutral flavor.

Remove the greens from the beets and discard them.

Wash the beets if they are dirty and trim the ends off.

Place the beets in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil, mixing to coat.

Wrap the beets in aluminum foil to create a sealed package.

Preheat the barbecue to 350-400°F.

Cook the beets on the barbecue for about 1 hour, checking for doneness.

While the beets are cooking, prepare the vinaigrette.

Cut the citrus fruit in half and grill them until they are dark and smoky.

Juice the grilled citrus and strain out the seeds.

Zest the citrus before grilling if desired.

Combine the citrus juice in a mason jar with white wine vinegar, olive oil, finely chopped shallot, and chopped parsley.

Add salt and pepper to taste and shake the jar to mix the dressing.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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