Best 6 Beet Potato And Walnut Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Beet, Potato, and Walnut Salad, a delightful dish that combines earthy beets, tender potatoes, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette dressing. This vibrant salad offers a delightful contrast of textures and colors, making it a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds.

Accompanying this main recipe, we also present two additional variations to cater to different dietary preferences and flavor profiles. For those who prefer a vegan option, our Vegan Beet, Potato, and Walnut Salad swaps out the feta cheese for a creamy tahini dressing, resulting in a rich and satisfying plant-based dish.

For those craving a touch of smokiness, the Roasted Beet, Potato, and Walnut Salad incorporates roasted beets, adding a delightful smoky flavor to the mix. The balsamic vinaigrette dressing further enhances the complexity of flavors, creating a salad that is both hearty and refreshing.

No matter which variation you choose, these salads are a delightful addition to any meal, whether it's a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a nutritious snack. They offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures, making them a favorite among vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h8m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bunches medium beets, (about 1 1/2 pounds) tops trimmed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts
1 bunch arugula, trimmed and torn
1/2 medium head escarole, torn
4 ounces goat cheese, (preferably aged goat cheese) crumbled

Steps:

  • Put the beets in a saucepan with water to cover and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them--the skins should slide right off with a bit of pressure from your fingers. If they don't, use a paring knife to scrape off any bits that stick. Cut each beet into bite-sized wedges.
  • Whisk the vinegar with salt and pepper, to taste, in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow steady stream to make a dressing. Toss the cut beets in the dressing; set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and oven-toast, stirring once, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Cool.
  • Toss the arugula and escarole with the beets and divide among 4 plates. Scatter the walnuts and goat cheese on top. Serve.
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BABY BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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Whip up a healthy side in no time using this baby beet salad recipe.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Beet Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds assorted baby beets
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste
5 cups baby lettuce mix
⅔ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
⅔ cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Trim tops from baby beets. Gently wash, then arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to coat.
  • Bake, covered, until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the covered pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  • Peel and halve beets lengthwise, then gently toss with vinaigrette dressing.
  • Arrange baby lettuce on a serving platter. Top with beets, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 463 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

BEET AND WALNUT SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 14m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 heart romaine lettuce, chopped
1 can 14 ounces sliced beets, drained and chopped
4 radishes, chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
2 tablespoons black cherry, seedless raspberry or apricot preserved
2 tablespoons vinegar, eyeball it
1 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Toast nuts in a small pan over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes, then let them cool.
  • Combine chopped lettuce, beets, radishes, onion, celery and toasted walnuts in a shallow bowl. Place the preserves into a small bowl and whisk vinegar into it. Add poppy seeds to dressing if you are using them. Whisk extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing and season it with salt and pepper. Dress salad and toss to coat evenly then adjust salt and pepper to your taste.

BEET & POTATO SALAD



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This beet and potato salad, tossed with a combo of sour cream, vinegar and sweet pickles, is slightly sweet and tangy. To make prep go faster, you can skip roasting the beets yourself and use prepackaged cooked beets instead.

Provided by Liz Mervosh

Categories     Healthy Potato Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 small red beets (about 20 ounces), trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ pounds baby yellow potatoes, halved lengthwise
.666 cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1 ½ tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup chopped bread-and-butter pickle chips
⅓ cup finely chopped red onion, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place beets on a sheet of foil; drizzle with oil, and wrap up. Place the wrapped beets on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until fork-tender, 1 hour to 1 hour, 10 minutes. Carefully unwrap and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Peel and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and add cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, until the potatoes are just fork-tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and spread on a large plate or large baking sheet; let stand until cool, at least 10 minutes.
  • Using paper towels, gently rub the cooled beets to remove skin. Cut the beets into thin wedges. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the beets, potatoes, eggs, pickles and onion; stir gently to combine. Garnish with additional dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 329 mg, Sugar 7 g

BEET AND POTATO SALAD



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This is a better version of a ubiquitous salad found in takeout shops all over France. Salade Russe, as it is called, is a mayonnaise-dressed mixture of potatoes, diced carrots, peas and other vegetables, but usually not beets. Yogurt vinaigrette stands in for mayonnaise here.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 pound potatoes
2 large beets, roasted
1 celery rib, diced
1/2 small red onion, minced, soaked in water for 5 minutes, then drained, rinsed and drained on paper towels (optional)
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the potatoes into halves or quarters and steam over 1 inch of boiling water until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. When they are cool enough to handle, cut in small dice.
  • Peel the beets and cut in small dice. In a large bowl, combine with the potatoes, celery, onion, hard-boiled eggs and chives.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and salt. Whisk in the olive oil and the yogurt. Toss with the vegetables. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt. Serve right away or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 321 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED BEET AND WINTER SQUASH SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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The colors of the vegetables were the inspiration behind this beautiful salad. You may be fooled into thinking the orange vegetables next to the dark beets are sliced golden beets, but they are slices of roasted kabocha squash.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds kabocha or butternut squash
1 bunch beets, with greens
2 tablespoons red wine or sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small garlic clove, minced or put through a press
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (about 1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, mint, tarragon, chives

Steps:

  • Roast the beets. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the greens off of the beets, leaving about 1/2 inch of the stems attached. Scrub the beets and place in a baking dish or ovenproof casserole. Add about 1/4 inch water to the dish. Cover tightly with a lid or foil, and bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the beets are tender. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. If not using right away, refrigerate in a covered bowl
  • Line another roasting pan with foil or parchment and brush with olive oil. Peel the squash and cut in 1/2-inch thick slices. Toss with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil and salt to taste and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, turning halfway through, until lightly browned and tender. You can do this at the same time that you roast the beets, but watch carefully if you need to put the baking sheet on a lower shelf. Remove from the heat and allow to cool
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the greens. Add salt to the water, and blanch the greens for 1 minute or until tender. Transfer the greens to a bowl of cold water, then drain and squeeze out the water. Chop coarsely
  • Mix together the vinegars, garlic, salt, pepper, the remaining olive oil and the walnut oil. When the beets are cool enough to handle, trim the ends off, slip off their skins, cut in half, then slice into half-moon shapes. Toss with half the salad dressing. In a separate bowl, toss the roasted squash with the remaining dressing
  • Place the greens on a platter, leaving a space in the middle. Arrange the beets and squash in alternating rows in the middle of the platter. Sprinkle on the fresh herbs and the walnuts. If desired, sprinkle on crumbled feta. Serve

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 594 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked beets or canned beets. If using fresh beets, roast them in the oven or boil them until tender.
  • Feel free to substitute any type of nuts in this recipe. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are all great options.
  • For a tangy twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt to the dressing.
  • If you're making this salad ahead of time, store the dressing and salad separately. When ready to serve, toss the salad with the dressing and enjoy.

Conclusion:

This vibrant and flavorful beet, potato, and walnut salad is a delicious and healthy addition to any meal. With its sweet and earthy flavors, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. The walnuts add a nice crunch and the dressing is light and tangy. Whether you're serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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