Dirt to Table Experience: Fresh Beet Salad
PUBLISHED ON: 02.06.2012
Okay, don’t say “Ewww beets!” I know that beets are a love them or hate them vegetable. I have a strong opinion about those who dislike beets, but have only experienced beets from a can or a jar. You cannot officially say you don’t like beets until you have done two things:
If after both these attempts have been made, and you still don’t like beets, then you can say “Ewww beets!” I doubt you will.
Ingredients:
5-6 fresh medium beets
Small onion thinly sliced
6 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar ( red or white)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
2-3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Fresh mix of salad greens
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions:
Place beets in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring beets to a boil and simmer until tender about 25-30 minutes.
Remove beets from the heat. Drain. Cool. Peel the beets and slice or cut into wedges.
Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange greens on a platter. Place beets on top of greens, followed by thinly sliced onion and chopped parsley.
Pour vinaigrette over salad. Serve.
Enjoy!
Susan
I love fresh beet & I think your salad looks amazing. We just cleaned out our garden boxes today. I've never thought of growing beets, but I think it's a great idea!
Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness
It is so true with beets you either love them or hate them. I like beets, but I don't eat them to often. This recipe sounds delicious.
Jill Mant~a SaucyCook
I don't understand how you can not love a beet! Your salad looks lovely; very similar to the one I served with my \”Grown Up\” Spaghetti Pie!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook
The salad looks delicious. We love beets, roasted or raw. I use a julienne slicer on raw beets and add it to salads.
sangeeta
Beets from my garden are still not ready but I love beets in many ways. This salad looks great. I like cooked beets with vinaigrette dressing..
Marina
Baked beets? Oh Yes, I bake it in batches, that's how good it is… And if it comes from the garden, it's even testier… Love beets!
That Girl
I think your theory is dead on. I didn't like beets until I had the non-canned variety.
Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen
Well, I guess I can't say that I don't like beets. But my husband loves them and he would love me too if I made your salad Velva.Sam
Kitchen Belleicious
this looks incredibly fresh and delicious. I love beets but hate handling them. I need you to come to my house next time beets are on the list!
chow and chatter
great salad and vibrant color
Claudia
Beets are just so beautiful. And I will save this because I make them for my husband. As for me – I've tried them every which way and have surrendered to the fact that I merely like to look at them!
Aarthi
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The JR
The only time I've had them was in a veggie drink.I think we might have to grow some so I can try this.
Michelle
I'm so glad that beets are making a comeback. They are delicious!Now I need to figure a way to send you some of my goats milk feta for that lovely salad. Hmmm… 😉
Achu's Amma's Kitchen
awesome recipe..
Big Dude
Bev would really like this and I would too if you left off the beets 🙂
AllThingsYummy
I can't remember the last time I tried beets. I'll have to give them another try.
Kim
You are doing so well with all your garden veggies. Good for you!! I've never tried beets, but I've been wanting to just because they always look so pretty. Gorgeous salad!
T.W. Barritt at Culinary Types
Far from it! Red, gold, or striped – I'm in love with beets! I don't even need an excuse to roast beets for a lovely salad like this one!
LaDivaCucina
I have to say I agree with you, Velva. Hailing from Michigan, land of the sugarbeet and from Polish/German roots, I should like beets by default. But I hated them, thought they tasted like mud. Until…I got my first Florida CSA a few years ago and they included baby, farm fresh beets. I roasted them, they caramelized, served them up with artisanal goat cheese and tossed them in a salad….now I LOVE BEETS! Even though your salad looks divine, I still think I have to cook them to like them!
Hungry Dog
I'm totally into beets and love the look of this salad. Yay beets!
Michelle
I like beets, but often don't quite know what to do with them! Great idea that I will be trying!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen
I'm in the \”love them' camp and also enjoy a great beet salad. Love your dirt to table series 🙂
TexWisGirl
wanted to thank you for stopping by! but yikes! i was raised on beets (big farm garden). can never eat another in my life! ha! 🙂
Rambling Tart
I adore beets!! With my Danish background, I grew up eating them pickled. Yummers! 🙂 This salad is lovely and so fresh.
Renee Weir- Fontes
You are totally right, I was a hater until I had a fresh baby beet. I'm learning to revisit other foods I didn't like before. Lot's of great food out there!
Joanne
Well, I won't say eww. But I WILL say that I'm very iffy about beets and have liked them in certain dishes but hated them in others. THis salad is certainly worth a try!
Barbara
I would NEVER say that about beets! We love them around here. Especially roasted. Must admit I prefer them roasted to boiled. Your salad looks fabulous, Velva.
Cathy at Wives with Knives
I friend of mine says that beets taste like dirt and it always makes me laugh. Pickled beets are one of my favorite winter salads. I know I will love this recipe. Thanks, Velva.
TKW
Is it weird that the only way I like beets is cold in a salad? Even if I roast them, I have to eat them cold.
Susan Fields
Okay, I'm one of those people who hate beets but have only had them from a jar or can. I'll have to give the real thing a try, I guess. 🙂
Amanda
Mmm, love beetroot so I don't need any convincing to give this a try.
Elisabeth
I absolutely adore fresh beets, roasted, or baked, and mostly in a lovely salad, as yours. Beautiful presentation, as well:DDD
Angie's Recipes
Yes to fresh beets! The salad looks fresh and tasty!
Julie
I've only just discovered that I love roasted beets…so good! This salad looks divine 🙂
Tablescapes By Diane
Hi lovely lady.I love fresh beets so good for you also. your salad looks so fresh and Tasty!!! I love coming over to see you sweet lady.I would like to thank you so much for your sweet comments on my Valentine's Day Tablescape so sweet of you.I hope you have a wonderful week with your family.XXOO Diane
Chris
I have roasted prepared beets and still didn't care much for them, but Alexis loved them of course.
Vianney Rodriguez
We love beets!! looks yummy!!
Magic of Spice
I am a big beet fan, and also a fan of this salad! Lovely 🙂
a-man
Delicious. Thank you.
Jane
I used to say \”Ewww, beets!\” but not anymore. And for the very reasons you said…I had only had them from a jar. Roasted beets? Yum!
Rita
Love beets and this salad had to me pinned. I microwaved my beet and they turned out fantastic.Rita