Beet Salad

You’ve landed on the right page if you’re searching for a delectable and nutritious meal that will satiate your taste buds! Discover this incredible Beet Salad that’s bursting with flavor and loaded with numerous benefits for your health. This salad is a magnificent creation, featuring roasted beets, wholesome quinoa, freshly chopped parsley, and tangy crumbled feta cheese (if you prefer). Sprinkle some toasted walnuts on top, drizzle a delicious honey-balsamic vinaigrette dressing, and you’re in for a real treat. Why not try it and see how it can enhance your overall well-being?

Recipe Benefits

This salad features nutrient-rich beets as the star ingredient, offering various health benefits. Beets are an excellent source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, especially vitamin C, folate, and potassium. They are known for supporting various aspects of health, such as heart health, digestive health, and improved exercise performance. The high dietary fiber and potassium levels in beets can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. Additionally, their fiber content promotes regular digestion and may prevent constipation. Some studies suggest that the nitrates in beets enhance endurance and oxygen efficiency during physical activities.

The dressing for this salad features extra-virgin olive oil, which contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that can reduce inflammation, lower bad cholesterol levels, and decrease the risk of heart disease. Adding sherry or white-wine vinegar provides a tangy flavor and may offer other health benefits, such as improved digestion, blood sugar control, and potential antioxidant effects. Honey adds natural sweetness to the dressing without excessive added sugars. It also contains antioxidants and may have antimicrobial properties.

Celery adds a refreshing crunch to the salad and is a good source of vitamin K, fiber, and antioxidants. It can contribute to better digestion and may help manage blood pressure. Shallots enhance the flavor and provide vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and potassium. They may also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Enjoy this delicious and nutritious salad!

Ingredients

• 5-6 medium-sized beets, which should weigh about 2 pounds
• ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of either sherry vinegar or white-wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon of honey
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
• 1 large shallot, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400˚F.
2. Take two pieces of foil and divide your beets between them. Bring the edges together and crimp to create packets.
3. Roast the beets in the oven for about 1 1/4 hours or until they are tender when pierced with a knife.
4. Take the beets out of the oven and allow them to cool down.
5. While the beets are cooling, whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
6. After cooling, peel the beets and dice them into 1/2-inch cubes.
7. Place the cubed beets in a large bowl and add celery, shallot, and the dressing. Toss well to coat all the ingredients.
8. You can serve the salad at room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!

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