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Healthy Beetroot Salad

Cultural Context

Beetroot salad is a popular dish in Mediterranean cuisine, often enjoyed for its vibrant color and nutritional benefits. It is commonly served as a side dish or appetizer, especially during summer gatherings and festive occasions. The combination of earthy beetroot with fresh greens and tangy cheese creates a refreshing and satisfying meal option.

MediterraneanITside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
800g sliced beets (4 large beets)
1/2 cup water
100g red onion
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
salt to taste (1/2 + 1/8 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Goat cheese is lower in fat and calories, while cottage cheese is more budget-friendly.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds are a healthier nut option, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

1

Peel the beets, wash and cut in half. Then slice the beets into 1/8th inches thick slices.

2

Transfer the sliced beets to a pan, add 1/2 cup of water and cover the lid.

3

Bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, uncover and mix to cook evenly.

4

Cover the lid again and cook on medium heat for about 6 minutes or until the beets are cooked but still have a bite.

5

Uncover and increase the heat to cook out any excess water. Turn off the stove and allow the cooked beets to cool down - uncovered.

6

Slice the red onion and set aside.

7

To prepare the salad dressing, whisk together white wine vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until emulsified.

8

Add the sliced red onion and cooked beets to the salad dressing and mix well until coated.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

panbowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarian

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Beet SaladBeetroot Salad
Local Name: Insalata di barbabietole salutare

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