**Golden Beet Salad with Avocado and Feta: A Vibrant and Flavorful Symphony**
Indulge in a culinary symphony of flavors and textures with our golden beet salad, an exquisite dish that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted golden beets with the creamy richness of avocado and the tangy bite of feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon-honey dressing, this salad offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes. Accompanying this vibrant salad are three additional recipes that explore the versatility of golden beets: a refreshing golden beet gazpacho, a creamy golden beet hummus, and a decadent golden beet chocolate cake. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the unique flavors of golden beets, transforming them into a symphony of taste sensations.
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.
BALSAMIC ROASTED BEET SALAD
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.
- Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.
GOLDEN BEET SALAD WITH CIDER VINEGAR DRESSING
This colorful golden beet salad is certain to win over even the staunchest beet skeptic. It comes from Sara Forte, a self-taught vegetarian chef who writes the Sprouted Kitchen blog. This beet salad was born of necessity when Ms. Forte's C.S.A. basket began overflowing with beets. "In California, beets are pretty easy to grow year-round, so I have them all the time," she said. "I've gotten kind of tired of roasting a big pan of vegetables, so I've been trying to find a different way to reinvent them."
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 2h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Rinse the beets and cut off the greens, saving them for another use. Rub the beets with the olive oil, wrap in foil and place on a baking sheet (in case they leak). Bake until you can pierce through the middle of each beet with a knife, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- While the beets are cooking, gently bring the vinegar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is reduced by a third. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- When the beets are cool, use a paring knife to remove the skins, which should peel off easily. Cut each beet into thin slices using a sharp knife. Sprinkle them with salt and toss them in the reduced vinegar.
- Toss the mâche with the walnut oil and a few grinds of pepper. Top the mâche with the beets, walnut pieces and cheese. Use a spoon to drizzle the remaining vinegar on top, as desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 135, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 344 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
ROASTED BEETS WITH FETA
This colorful and elegant side dish is so easy to make. I love making this with beets and shallots straight from our local farmers' market. Green onions or chives may be substituted for the shallot if you prefer.
Provided by Shandeen Gemanis
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil, and place onto a baking sheet.
- Bake beets in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once done, remove from oven, and allow to cool until you can handle them. Peel beets, and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
- While the beets are roasting, whisk together shallot, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar in a bowl until blended; season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- To assemble the dish, place the warm, sliced beets onto a serving dish, pour vinaigrette over the beets, and sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 243 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
Tips:
- Use the freshest ingredients possible. This will ensure that your salad is packed with flavor.
- Don't overcook the beets. They should be tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. You can check for doneness by piercing them with a fork.
- Let the beets cool completely before assembling the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a variety of textures in your salad. The combination of creamy avocado, tangy feta, and crunchy walnuts adds interest and depth of flavor.
- Dress the salad just before serving. This will help prevent the greens from wilting.
Conclusion:
This golden beet salad with avocado and feta is a delicious and healthy side dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try!
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