Indulge in the vibrant hues and earthy flavors of golden beets and their tender greens in this refreshing salad. This delightful dish combines the sweetness of roasted golden beets with the slightly bitter crunch of sautéed beet greens. Dressed in a creamy yogurt sauce infused with aromatic mint and dill, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It's a perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish, or a light and satisfying meal on its own. Additionally, the article provides a variation of the salad using traditional red beets, offering a stunning contrast of colors and a slightly different flavor profile. With its vibrant presentation and delectable taste, this golden beet and beet greens salad is sure to impress your taste buds and add a touch of elegance to your table.
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GOLDEN BEET AND CITRUS SALAD
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories side-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the beets on a large piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place the orange peels among the beets. Fold the aluminum foil up and around the beets to create a closed packet.
- Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast until the beets are tender and the edges of the orange peels begin to caramelize, 45 to 50 minutes. Open the packet carefully and discard the orange peels. Allow the beets to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the components of the salad: Slice the peeled oranges into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Use a horizontal peeler to make long, thin strips of the cucumber from end to end. Make the dressing by whisking the Greek yogurt with the mint and lemon zest and juice in a small bowl. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Once the beets have cooled slightly, use the edge of a paring knife to peel off the skins. Slice the beets into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
- To assemble the salad, arranges the sliced beets in a shingled pattern on a serving platter. In between every 2 to 3 slices of beets, slip a round of orange into the mix. Using a small spoon, dollop the yogurt dressing onto the salad. Curl the cucumber ribbons over the surface of the salad. Drizzle the platter with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
TRICOLOR ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH DILL
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Trim the greens from the beets and save for sauteing or use in a soup. Scrub well, trim ends, then place beets on a baking sheet. Roast until cooked through, about 1/2 to one hour depending on the size. Allow to cool, then remove the skins (they should slip off with your fingers). Cut beets into 1/2-inch wedges and place in a medium bowl.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk the remaining ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over beets and toss to combine. Serve on plates with a dollop of sour cream.
BEETS WITH DILL, LIME, AND YOGURT
In this colorful dish, sweet beets are zipped up with lime, yogurt, and garlic. If you only have Greek yogurt on hand, thin it down with a little water or milk; you're looking for a sauce that's thin enough to drizzle. You can use any kind of beets here. Red and candy cane beets are sweeter than yellow beets, but all work wonderfully well. Or use a combination for the most stunning presentation imaginable.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Salad Side Beet Yogurt Lime Healthy Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegetarian
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Remove any greens and scrub the beets under warm water.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the pressure cooker pot. Insert the steamer basket and put the 6 beets in the basket. Cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Release the pressure manually. Test the beets by piercing them with a fork; they should be tender. If not, cook on high pressure again for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate the zest off the lime and reserve it; then cut the lime into wedges.
- When the beets are tender, transfer them to a large bowl and let them cool until you're comfortable handling them. Working quickly, skin the beets while they are still warm (they are harder to peel after they've entirely cooled down). You can use a paring knife to skin them, or rub the skins off with a paper towel.
- Cut the peeled beets into slices or wedges, and arrange them on a platter. Drizzle with olive oil, and then squeeze some of the fresh lime juice over them.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, and reserved lime zest. Drizzle the dressing over the beets and top with the dill, flaky sea salt, and lots of black pepper.
GOLDEN-BEET SALAD
Bright, earthy golden beets are mixed with slender haricots verts, basil, and tart goat cheese -- all dressed with a homemade Dijon-shallot vinaigrette. Enjoy this alongside our Veggie Burgers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets in parchment, then foil, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 60 minutes. Let cool completely. Peel and cut beets into 1/2-inch dice. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook haricots verts in boiling salted water until bright green and crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath, and drain. Cut beans diagonally into thirds, and add to beets.
- Mix vinegar, shallot, and mustard in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Toss with vegetables, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in torn basil and goat cheese. Garnish with basil leaves.
GOLDEN BEET SALAD
Provided by Kurt Beecher Dammeier
Categories Salad Side Roast Vegetarian Dinner Lunch Blue Cheese Spinach Beet Advance Prep Required Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the beets in a roasting pan and add water to a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover the pan with foil and bake until the beets are easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours. Set the beets aside until they are cool enough to handle. Peel and rinse off any pieces of skin. Slice the beets into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, and then cut them into 1/4-inch-thick sticks. Let the beets cool to room temperature.
- Toss the beets with the rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add the olive oil and mustard and toss with the spinach. Garnish with the toasted walnuts and crumbled blue cheese.
- Make Ahead: You can roast the beets up to 3 days in advance; toss them just before serving.
MEDITERRANEAN BEET AND YOGURT SALAD
Different versions of this salad are popular from Turkey to North Africa. Red beets are used throughout the Mediterranean, but you could make this pungent salad with any type. If you mix the yogurt into the beets, your salad will be pink. I prefer to spoon it over the top.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 3h10m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roast the beets, peel and cut in wedges or slice into half-moons. Stir together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss with the warm beets and allow to marinate for 2 to 3 hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Place the garlic in a mortar and pestle, add 1/8 teaspoon salt, and mash to a paste. Stir into the yogurt. Stir in half the dill. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drain the beets and stir some of the marinade into the yogurt (to taste). Toss with the beets, or arrange the beets on a platter and drizzle the yogurt over the top. Sprinkle on the remaining dill, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 313 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams
BEETS WITH GARLIC-WALNUT SAUCE
A departure from the standard pairing of beets with goat cheese is a dressing of walnuts, garlic and fresh orange juice. Note that all of these have some bitterness or acidity, which counter the sweetness of beets beautifully.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash beets well. While still wet, wrap them individually in foil and place on a cookie sheet or roasting pan. Bake beets, undisturbed, for 60 to 90 minutes, until a thin-bladed knife pierces each with little resistance. (They may cook at different rates; remove each one when it is done.)
- Meanwhile, put oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. When it is warm, add garlic and cook until fragrant and beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Add walnuts and continue to cook until they begin to color, about another 4 minutes. Let mixture cool slightly and then put it in a small food processor; process until you have a relatively smooth paste. Add orange juice to taste and sprinkle with salt and lots of pepper.
- After beets have cooled, peel off skins. Slice beets into wedges or cubes and toss with dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 252, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 597 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams
Tips:
- Choose the Right Beets: Opt for fresh, firm beets with deep red color and no blemishes. Smaller beets tend to be sweeter.
- Roast the Beets Perfectly: To ensure even cooking, pierce the beets with a fork before roasting. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper for maximum flavor.
- Enhance the Salad with Herbs: Fresh herbs like mint and dill add a refreshing and aromatic touch to the salad. Use a combination of herbs for a more complex flavor profile.
- Make a Creamy Yogurt Dressing: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and spices for a tangy and creamy dressing that complements the earthy flavor of the beets.
- Add a Nutty Crunch: Toasted walnuts or almonds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the salad.
- Serve at the Right Temperature: The salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Warm beets offer a comforting and hearty dish, while chilled beets provide a refreshing summer salad.
Conclusion:
The golden beet and beet greens salad with yogurt, mint, and dill is a symphony of flavors and textures. The roasted beets are earthy and sweet, the beet greens add a slightly bitter touch, the herbs provide a refreshing and aromatic lift, and the creamy yogurt dressing ties everything together. This salad is a healthy and satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. Experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own variations and make this salad your own.
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