Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious salad recipe that incorporates the earthy sweetness of beets and the crunchy texture of sunflower seeds? Look no further! This article presents a selection of the best beet and sunflower salad recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and provide a healthy boost to your diet. From classic combinations to innovative flavor profiles, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit your preferences and dietary needs.
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RAW BEET SALAD WITH TOASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND GOAT CHEESE
This is less recipe than method and ingredients. Delicious. If your Mr. Wonderful doesn't like goat cheese - gorgonzola would also work. This is a beautiful salad - glistening deep red gratings of beets, greens and dots of goat cheese.
Provided by One Happy Woman
Categories Vegetable
Time 22m
Yield 4 salads, 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the shallots with the vinegars and let stand while you process the beets and toast the sunflower seeds.
- Peel the beets and grate them or process them in the food processor until they are of coarsely grated consistency.
- Toast the sunflower seeds (I stir them up quickly in a hot stainless steel pan and remove them from the pan as soon as they start to brown).
- Mix the rest of the dressing ingredients with the vinegar/shallot mixture and add half of this to the beets and chill until ready to assemble the salad.
- Mound the greens loosely in individual dishes, and divide the beet mixture amongst the plates.
- Dot with goat cheese, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and drizzle more of the dressing on the greens.
BEET AND SUNFLOWER SALAD
This is a tasty side dish, perfect for summer picnics when beets are ready in the garden.
Provided by gemmot
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish.
- Roast beets in the preheated oven until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from foil and cool completely. Peel cooled beets and cut into 1/4-inch slices.
- Cook and stir sunflower seeds in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant and toasted, 2 to 5 minutes. Cool completely.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, onion, salt, black pepper, and sugar together in a bowl until dressing is thick and creamy.
- Stir beets, sunflower seeds, and sunflower sprouts together in a bowl; drizzle dressing over the top and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 331 mg, Sugar 10 g
BEET, AVOCADO, AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS
Refuel at lunchtime with a fiber-filled meal that will keep you satisfied through the afternoon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Yield Makes three 2-cup servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss beets, celery, cucumber, and scallions.
- To serve, toss 2 cups slaw with arugula, oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Top with avocado and seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 g, Fat 56 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7 g
GOLDEN BEET AND SUNFLOWER SALAD
Categories Salad Leafy Green Appetizer Roast Vegetarian Quick & Easy Beet Summer Vegan Seed Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven racks in lower third and middle of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
- Trim beet greens, leaving 1 inch of stems attached. Tightly wrap beets together in double layers of foil to make packages (2 or 3 per package) and roast in middle of oven until tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Unwrap beets and cool slightly.
- While beets roast, toast sunflower seeds in a pie plate or a small baking pan in lower third of oven, shaking occasionally, until seeds are golden, about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together shallot, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small bowl, then add oil in a stream, whisking.
- When beets are cool enough to handle, slip off and discard skins. Cut beets lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and gently toss with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette in a bowl.
- Toss sunflower sprouts and half of sunflower seeds with remaining vinaigrette in another bowl. Arrange beets on 6 salad plates and top with dressed sprouts. Sprinkle salads with remaining sunflower seeds.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, tender beets. If you're using store-bought beets, look for ones that are firm and have no blemishes.
- To save time, you can roast the beets in advance. Just wrap them in foil and roast them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour, or until they're tender.
- If you don't have sunflower seeds, you can use other nuts or seeds, such as walnuts, pecans, or pumpkin seeds.
- For a more flavorful salad, use a good quality balsamic vinegar. You can also add a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup to the dressing for a touch of sweetness.
- This salad is best served fresh, but it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Beet and sunflower salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give this beet and sunflower salad a try.
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