**Indulge in a Symphony of Flavors: Beet Salad with Watercress Drizzle and a Trio of Tempting Recipes**
Embark on a culinary journey with our vibrant Beet Salad, a delightful symphony of earthy beets, peppery watercress, and a tangy dressing that dances on your palate. This salad is not just a feast for the eyes but also a nourishing treat, packed with essential vitamins and minerals.
Our collection of recipes offers three variations of this refreshing salad, each with its own unique twist. The classic Beet Salad with Watercress Drizzle is a timeless combination of roasted beets, fresh watercress, and a zesty dressing made with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. For a more substantial meal, try the Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, where creamy goat cheese adds a luxurious touch to the earthy flavors. And if you're looking for a vegan option, the Beet and Avocado Salad is a delightful blend of sweet beets, creamy avocado, and a zesty lemon-tahini dressing.
These salads are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a healthy snack. Their vibrant colors and enticing flavors are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed. So gather your ingredients and let's dive into the world of beet salads!
WATERCRESS SALAD WITH RAW BEETS AND RADISHES
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
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
BEET AND WATERCRESS SALAD
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
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.
HERBED GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED BEET, AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Categories Salad Vegetable Broil Roast Thanksgiving Goat Cheese Beet Watercress Gourmet
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Wrap beets tightly in foil and roast in middle of oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Unwrap beets carefully and cool until they can be handled. Discard stems and peel beets. Beets may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Cut each beet into 8 wedges and cover.
- Make vinaigrette:
- In a blender blend together mustard, vinegar, tarragon, salt, and pepper. With motor running add oil in a stream and blend until emulsified. Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
- Make herbed goat cheese:
- In a bowl stir together bread crumbs, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Cut each cheese round in half crosswise. Coat each piece of cheese evenly with crumb mixture, pressing gently, and transfer to a baking sheet. Goat cheese may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered loosely. Let cheese come to room temperature before proceeding.
- Preheat broiler.
- Broil goat cheese about 2 inches from heat until crumbs are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- In a bowl toss watercress and onion with half of vinaigrette. Arrange watercress mixture, beets, and goat cheese on 8 salad plates and drizzle remaining vinaigrette over beets.
BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, WATERCRESS AND SHALLOT THYME DRESSING
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
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.
SLOW ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brush beets with 1-ounce of olive oil and sprinkle with half of salt. Place in a preheated 275 degree oven and bake for 2 hours or until beets are tender. Remove skin from beets and slice into 1/4-inch thick discs and set aside. Layer beets on plate alternating colors. Top with watercress and crumbled blue cheese. Drizzle with remaining olive oil, zest and orange juice. Sprinkle with remaining sea salt and serve.
ROASTED GOLDEN-BEET, AVOCADO, AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets on parchment-lined foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold parchment and foil into a packet and tightly seal; roast until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Carefully open packet and let cool. Remove skins from beets and cut into wedges.
- Combine beets, watercress, radishes, avocado, and chives in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together vinegar and remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad, gently toss, and top with goat cheese.
WARM BEET SALAD WITH PARMESAN DRESSING
The dressing is made with Banyuls vinegar, a French version made from sweet wine. It is mellower than red-wine vinegar.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine shallots, 2 tablespoons oil, and the vinegar in a bowl. Line a piece of foil with parchment. Place beets and 1/2 bunch thyme in center, drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper. Fold, crimping edges to seal, place on a baking sheet, and roast until beets are tender, about 1 hour. Let beets cool slightly, then peel. Cut beets into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Place Parmesan, cream, and remaining 2 stems thyme in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Gently simmer, stirring often, until cheese melts and dressing is thick, about 5 minutes. Discard thyme. Place beets on a serving platter. Drizzle with warm dressing, top with greens, then drizzle with shallot mixture. Sprinkle pistachios on top, and serve immediately.
BEET, CARROT, AND WATERCRESS SALAD
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, choose small, tender beets with deep red color.
- Roasting the beets intensifies their sweetness and flavor.
- To save time, you can cook the beets ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you don't have watercress, you can use arugula or baby spinach instead.
- The tangy dressing adds a nice contrast to the sweetness of the beets.
- This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Conclusion:
This beet salad with watercress drizzle is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The roasted beets are tender and sweet, and the watercress adds a peppery flavor. The tangy dressing brings all the flavors together and makes this salad irresistible. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give this beet salad a try!
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