Golden Beet Salad With Cider Vinegar Dressing Recipe (2024)

Recipe from "The Sprouted Kitchen"

Adapted by Tara Parker-Pope

Updated Oct. 11, 2023

Golden Beet Salad With Cider Vinegar Dressing Recipe (1)

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This colorful golden beet salad is certain to win over even the staunchest beet skeptic. It comes from Sara Forte, a self-taught vegetarian chef who writes the Sprouted Kitchen blog. This beet salad was born of necessity when Ms. Forte’s C.S.A. basket began overflowing with beets. “In California, beets are pretty easy to grow year-round, so I have them all the time,” she said. “I’ve gotten kind of tired of roasting a big pan of vegetables, so I’ve been trying to find a different way to reinvent them.” —Tara Parker-Pope

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings

  • 5golden beets
  • 1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾cup apple cider vinegar
  • Sea salt
  • 3cups mâche or other tender greens
  • 1tablespoon walnut oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • ½cup toasted walnut pieces
  • ½cup ricotta salata or fresh goat cheese

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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

185 calories; 14 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 7 grams polyunsaturated fat; 9 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 362 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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  1. Step

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    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Step

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    Rinse the beets and cut off the greens, saving them for another use. Rub the beets with the olive oil, wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet (in case they leak). Bake until you can pierce through the middle of each beet with a knife, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool.

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    While the beets are cooking, gently bring the vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is reduced by a third. Remove from the heat and let cool.

  4. Step

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    When the beets are cool, use a paring knife to remove the skins, which should peel off easily. Cut each beet into thin slices using a sharp knife. Sprinkle them with salt and toss them in the reduced vinegar.

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    Toss the mâche with the walnut oil and a few grinds of pepper. Top the mâche with the beets, walnut pieces and cheese. Use a spoon to drizzle the remaining vinegar on top, as desired. Serve immediately.

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GazeboQueen

As a confirmed lifelong beet hater (who once had to judge pickled beets at 7 a.m. at the county fair—27 entries!), I first encountered a golden beet last night at Thanksgiving dinner and it was ... not bad. I’m going to try this recipe. About how many people will it serve as written?

Fishncats

We enjoyed this salad and it appeared that our guests did too. I wouldn't say that this is totally original, in that I have seen many salads with a variation on the beets and goat cheese theme. Tasty, nonetheless.

eve

Agree w other commenter. Found the apple cider reduction to be too tart.

Shar

Had this for dinner last night at a friends home. Everyone loved it! So yummy.

Lea

Came across this to save a salad I just made. Subbed toasted pecans and bottled Brianna's Champagne Vinagrette. Simple, but allowed fresh ingredients to shine.

Karen

Didn't love the ACV reduction dressing - the tart flavor was overpowering.

Rebecca

Where does the olive oil come in?

Sylvia

The olive oil is used in step 2 for baking the beets

GazeboQueen

As a confirmed lifelong beet hater (who once had to judge pickled beets at 7 a.m. at the county fair—27 entries!), I first encountered a golden beet last night at Thanksgiving dinner and it was ... not bad. I’m going to try this recipe. About how many people will it serve as written?

A

Really nothing to write home about. Disappointing result compared to your typical NYT salad recipe.

tracy

Made this as indicated except I didn't have walnut oil and didn't want to buy walnut oil so I substituted 2 tablespoons of organic apple cider vinaigrette on the greens instead. It was very good.

Fishncats

We enjoyed this salad and it appeared that our guests did too. I wouldn't say that this is totally original, in that I have seen many salads with a variation on the beets and goat cheese theme. Tasty, nonetheless.

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Golden Beet Salad With Cider Vinegar Dressing Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Can you mix beet juice and apple cider vinegar? ›

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) + Beet Juice = The BEST Morning Elixir! - Sassy Healthy Fit. Make this awesome elixir part of your morning routine!

Why add vinegar to beets? ›

Beets are a weekly ritual around here. Usually we boil them and toss them in a sweet sour vinaigrette and keep them in the refrigerator to eat all week. The vinegar in the dressing "pickles" the beets, helping them last longer in the fridge.

How to make beet root salad? ›

Roast until the beets are just tender when pierced with the point of a knife, about 1 1/4 hours. Unwrap the beets and let them cool. Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins.

What happens when vinegar is added to beetroot? ›

-Since Vinegar consists of Acetic Acid, a weak acid, the beetroot extract slightly turn a shade of red.

Does beet juice clean your bowels? ›

How Beets Cleanse Your Colon. Beets are rich in antioxidants and high in fiber that can help pull toxins into the colon where they can be evacuated. Because fiber isn't digested by your body like other food components, such as fats, proteins or carbohydrates, it feeds friendly gut bacteria.

What brings out the flavor of beets? ›

Pair them with bright, fresh flavors- By adding vinegar, lemon juice, fresh herbs, tangy cheese or yogurt to your dish, you will help balance the flavor. This is why you commonly see roasted beets and goat cheese together.

Do beets raise blood sugar? ›

Beetroots help insulin resistance: Beetroot helps improve insulin sensitivity in people with diabetes and reduces blood sugar. Your body releases metabolites in the process of breaking down food or other substances. The high concentration of this metabolite (nitrate) in beetroot may reduce insulin resistance.

What can you add to beets to make them taste better? ›

Flavors that pair well with roasted beets:

Arugula and other bold greens, including collard greens. Avocado. Balsamic vinegar, as well as red wine vinegar and apple cider vinegar. Black pepper.

How healthy is beet salad? ›

Packed with nutrition, beets have antioxidants like betalains that fight cell damage and inflammation, potentially offering protection against cancer and heart disease. Health benefits of beets include more stamina during exercise, heart disease and stroke prevention, and lower blood pressure.

How long does beet salad last in fridge? ›

Storage. This raw beet and carrot salad will last up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator. It's great as leftovers for quick lunches.

Do you have to peel beets for salad? ›

Forget what you thought you knew about food prep: You don't HAVE to peel your vegetables (well, most of them, anyway).

Is beetroot and vinegar good for you? ›

That said, there is evidence that eating pickled beets positively affects your health. The vinegar used to pickle beets might help with blood sugar management. Vinegar reduces blood sugar levels after meals. Some studies have shown that pickled beets may help protect against cancer.

Does apple and beetroot juice go together? ›

The sweetness of the apples, mixed with the beets makes this Apple and Beetroot juice the perfect combination. I tend to add apples or oranges to my juices because I can't do a 100% vegetable juice.

When should you not drink beet juice? ›

Low blood pressure: Beet juice can help lower high blood pressure. Therefore, if you have low blood pressure, drinking beet juice may increase your symptoms. Increased risk of kidney stones: Beet juice is high in compounds called oxalates.

How long does it take for a glass of beet juice to lower blood pressure? ›

However, a 2008 study stated that beet juice lowers blood pressure in about 3 hours. Research suggests that drinking beet juice daily for at least 60 days provides the most benefits, helping significantly improve hypertension.

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