I hadn't fully appreciated fresh beets before, but they are far superior to the canned variety. (So if all you've ever had is canned beets and you hate them, give fresh beets a try!) And beets are a very-good-for-you vegetable that many of us don't eat enough of, if at all.
With the delicious additions of candied walnuts, feta cheese (for saltiness), and a honey balsamic vinaigrette dressing, I'm happy to eat my greens and beets on a regular basis!
This is an easy salad to make and I generally keep the various components on hand in the fridge, then assemble the salad when I'm ready to eat.
To make this salad you'll need:
- Salad greens of your choice
- Fork-tender boiled beets, sliced or cubed
- Grated feta cheese (I use cow's milk feta)
- Candied walnuts (recipe below)
- Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing (recipe below)
Candied Walnuts
Coarsely chop walnuts then put in skillet over medium heat. Toast for a few minutes, then pour enough maple syrup over nuts to coat them. Toss with a spatula and remove coated nuts to a plate to cool and harden.
Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
In a half-pint mason jar, pour a 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar, a 1/4 cup of honey and a 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil. Put on lid and shake contents thoroughly to combine.
Erin
You know, I rarely find anyone that likes beets, it seems. I've always loved them!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
This salad does look yummy, but I am not really a fan of beets. I kind of eat like my 5 year old...with my eyes. Ha ha. Maybe some day I'll become a grown up :)
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I love beets. Normally just eat them around the holidays though. I'll try out your salad.
ReplyDeleteWow, this looks divine! I really like beets- especially the pickled kind. Yummy :)
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, I am not a big fan of beets but I have never tried the fresh ones. Hubby would love this salad. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletexo,
Sherry
Hello Erin,
ReplyDeleteI just prepared fresh beets last night and they were fabulous!! I bought them at my local farmers market, so they were nice and fresh. I cut them up in chunks along with carrots, onion,red peppers..sprinkled with olive oil..some kosher salt anad pepper..and roasted them in a 450 degree oven.
OMGosh it was like I said...fabulous! Far better than the canned stuff.
I will be making your salad this week. At least one night a week we take a meat break and I serve my man salad only. This is the perfect one, he will love it.
Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Have a lovely evening.
Janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
I am ok with fresh beets - can't eat canned beets. I've seen beet salads a lot lately and haven't yet tried them. Maybe, just maybe, I'll give this one a shot. My husband will be thrilled as he loves them.
ReplyDeleteStaci
Oh. My. Gosh. I am making this as soon as I get to the grocery store. I love beets. And feta? Sign me up.
ReplyDeleteErin,
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome. I love beets but don't eat them enough! Thanks for a new idea for a salad!
Vina