Best 7 Beet Carrot And Watercress Salad Recipes

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Calling all veggie lovers! This vibrant and refreshing beet, carrot, and watercress salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Bursting with colors, textures, and nutrients, this salad combines the sweet earthiness of beets, the crisp juiciness of carrots, and the peppery freshness of watercress, creating a delightful medley that's both healthy and satisfying. With its zesty dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes a perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory, leaving you feeling invigorated and revitalized. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a guilt-free snack, or a colorful side dish to complement your main meal, this beet, carrot, and watercress salad is sure to be a hit. And, if you're in a creative mood, the article also offers variations on the dressing and suggestions for additional ingredients to explore, allowing you to customize the salad to your liking. Happy cooking!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEET SALAD WITH WATERCRESS DRIZZLE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium beets, with root and about 1 inch of the green attached, if possible
1/4 cup walnut pieces
4 cup watercress, washed well and dried
3 ounces reduced-fat soft goat cheese
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the beets into a steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for about 45 minutes or until beets are tender. Drain and let cool until you can handle them. Cut the ends off of the beets and peel them (the peel should rub off easily with a little help from a paring knife here and there). Cut the beets into large dice.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry saute pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until fragrant, and set aside.
  • Put the watercress, goat cheese, buttermilk, vinegar and salt into a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
  • Put the beets on a serving dish, drizzle the watercress sauce on top and sprinkle with walnuts.

BEET, CARROT, AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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The beets and carrots can be prepared in advance and incorporated with the rest of the ingredients just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium-sized beets
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 small carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal, 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bunch watercress, washed and well-dried, bunch separated and thick stems removed
3 radishes, thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place beets in a medium-sized saucepan with the vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Fill with water to cover. Cover with tin foil. Poke 4 holes in foil. Cook until beets are tender (a knife can easily pierce through), about 45 minutes. Allow beets to cool, then cut each into 8 wedges. Chill in refrigerator.
  • Pour a tablespoon of oil into a hot saute pan. Add the carrots and cook until golden brown on one side (medium-high heat). Add sugar and stir, cooking until tender and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Allow carrots to cool a bit, then chill in refrigerator.
  • Put the watercress in a salad bowl. Add the radishes, beets, and carrots. Season with salt, freshly ground pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

ROASTED BEET AND CARROT SALAD



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This delicious fall salad is full of dramatic colors, bright flavors, and contrasting textures.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red and yellow beets, scrubbed, peeled, and thinly sliced
6 medium carrots, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
3 small Belgian endives, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1-inch pieces, or 2 heads frisee, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss beets and carrots with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, vinegar, tarragon, and 1 1/2 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss endives with half the dressing, then transfer to a serving platter. Toss beets and carrots with remaining dressing and add to platter. Top with goat cheese and pecans before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g

BEET AND CARROT SALAD



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You can make this raw, root vegetable slaw up to four days before you plan to eat it.

Provided by Magdalena Wszelaki

Categories     HarperCollins     Salad     Vegetarian     Vegetable     Carrot     Beet     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Lunch     Walnut

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salad:
2 cups shredded peeled beets
2 cups shredded unpeeled carrots
1 cup chopped raw walnuts
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Dressing:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Freshly grated peel of 1 orange
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • To make the salad, combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. To make the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a jar. Seal the lid and shake until well combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, WATERCRESS AND SHALLOT THYME DRESSING



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Beets are so humble. They may look funny raw but they're really diamonds in the rough. Their incredible color and flavor never cease to astound me. I dress the beets up with complementary ingredients that serve to make their flavor shine without overpowering. Beets are special and should be the only star on the stage.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium or 12 small beets
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Leaves from about 10 sprigs thyme
3 good pinches salt
10 grinds fresh black pepper
1 large bunch watercress
4 tablespoons cold goat cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beets in water to cover until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. Drain the beets and set aside to cool.
  • For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, shallot, half the lemon juice, the thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • While the beets are cooling, wash the watercress and trim the thicker stems from the leaves. Spread the trimmed watercress out over some paper towels to dry.
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to peel off the beets skins, they should come off very easily.
  • Cut the beets into quarters lengthwise and then those pieces in half crosswise.
  • Place the beets and watercress in separate bowls. Divide the dressing between the 2 bowls. Toss the watercress and beets until evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Spread the watercress out on a serving platter to make a bed for the beets. Crumble the cold cheese into the beets and toss gently. Spread the beets over the bed of watercress and sprinkle with remaining lemon juice. Serve immediately.

BEET AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Make and share this Beet and Watercress Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 beets, trimmed
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
1 head bibb lettuce, torn into 1-inch pieces
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425-degrees F.
  • Prepare 2 parchment - lined pieces of foil - divide beets between the two pieces of parchment. Fold in half, crimping edges to seal. Place packets on a baking sheet and roast for 1 hour 20 minutes - 1 hour, 30 minutes or until beets are tender. Cool and then peel beets. Cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges or rounds.
  • In a jar or bowl whisk together dressing ingredients (vinegar - sugar). Whisk in oil.
  • Arrange greens and beets on a platter or in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and season with pepper. Toss.

WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RAW BEETS AND RADISHES



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This colorful salad, made with peppery watercress, is easy to put together. Dressed only with lemon juice, a separate horseradish cream is passed at the table. Serve a small portion as a first course or a more generous amount as a main course for a light lunch.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 raw medium red beet, peeled
1 raw medium golden beet, peeled
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1/2 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons grated horseradish
6 ounces watercress, trimmed and cleaned
4 red radishes or a 3-inch length of daikon radish, thinly sliced
3 or 4 hard-cooked eggs (8 minutes)

Steps:

  • Season the beets: Slice red beet as thinly as possible with a mandoline or sharp knife and place in a small bowl. Slice golden beet and place in a separate bowl. Season each bowl with salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest. Toss and leave to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Make the horseradish cream: Put crème fraîche in a small serving bowl. Add horseradish, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Make the salad: Place watercress in a low salad bowl or serving platter. Arrange seasoned beet slices over the cress and drizzle with any remaining lemon juice. Scatter radish slices over the salad and garnish with quartered or halved eggs. Sprinkle salad very lightly with salt. Serve the horseradish cream separately and add a spoonful to each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 281 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

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Tips for Making the Best Beet, Carrot, and Watercress Salad

1. Choose fresh, organic ingredients. The fresher the vegetables, the better the salad will taste. Look for beets and carrots that are firm and brightly colored, and watercress that is crisp and green. 2. Wash the vegetables thoroughly. This will remove any dirt or pesticides that may be present. 3. Grate the beets and carrots. This will make them easier to eat and will help them absorb the dressing. 4. Chop the watercress. You can use a knife or kitchen shears to do this. 5. Make the dressing. The dressing is a simple combination of olive oil, vinegar, honey, and salt and pepper. You can adjust the amounts of each ingredient to taste. 6. Toss the salad ingredients together. Once the dressing is made, add it to the salad ingredients and toss to coat. 7. Serve immediately. This salad is best served fresh. ###

Conclusion

Beet, Carrot, and Watercress Salad is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and it is also a good source of fiber. This salad is also very easy to make, and it can be ready in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give this Beet, Carrot, and Watercress Salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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