Description
This Beet Salad Recipe is a colorful and flavorful dish that combines sweet roasted beets with tangy red onion, citrusy orange, and crunchy pistachios. Topped with feta and craisins for an added burst of flavor, this salad is perfect for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
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Beet Salad:
- 1 1/2 pounds beets, cooked, peeled, and diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 orange (zest and juice)
- 1/2–1 cup craisins or dried currants
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2–1 cup pistachios
- 1 cup feta, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare Beets: Steam or roast beets until tender, then dice into small cubes.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix beets, onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, orange zest and juice, craisins, salt, and pepper. Add cilantro, pistachios, and feta; toss gently.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and adjust ingredients as needed. Serve in a bowl and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- To cook beets, steam in Instant Pot or boil until tender. Refrigerate beets if preparing ahead.
- For extra sweetness, add a spoonful of maple syrup if omitting craisins.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Add cilantro and pistachios just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
