When you combine beets with tomatoes in a salad, you are merging two superfoods into one gourmet meal. Beets are an excellent source of folate, potassium, manganese, and fiber. Tomatoes offer a rich supply of vitamins A and C, potassium, and lycopene. Whether you serve the salad as a main course with a side of crusty bread or as an appetizer before a pasta dinner, the colorful beet and tomato salad is sure to please the palate.
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BEET AND TOMATO SALAD WITH SCALLIONS AND DILL
A little bistro in Normandy, France, inspired this salad that's so satisfying in its simplicity. Bright and fresh, the beets and tomatoes are dressed in a tart vinaigrette and served side by side, rather than mixed together. Though the combination may seem unusual, it's delicious. For the best flavor, choose ripe tomatoes and cook your own beets (don't be tempted to use the precooked vacuum packed type). Feel free to cook the beets and day or two in advance.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, side dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the beets: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Scrub beets, and place in 2 baking dishes just large enough to hold them - golden beets in one, red in the other to keep colors from bleeding. Add an inch or so of water. Cover and bake until tender when probed with a skewer, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool. (Alternatively, boil or steam beets instead. Beets may be cooked several hours or up to 2 days in advance.)
- Prepare the vinaigrette: Put vinegar and pinch of salt in a small bowl. Add mustard and stir with a fork to dissolve. Beat in olive oil to make the dressing thicken slightly. Add pepper to taste, plus a bit more salt, if necessary.
- When the beets are cool enough to handle, rub off the skins. Cut golden beets in half lengthwise, then into 6 to 8 wedges, depending on the beet's size. Repeat with red beets. Place in separate bowls, and season with salt. Slice tomatoes 1/2-inch thick, place in a separate bowl and season with salt.
- Whisk vinaigrette, and pour over beets and tomatoes, dividing it evenly among the bowls. Toss gently and marinate for 10 minutes.
- To serve, spoon the golden beets, red beets and tomatoes into distinct piles onto a large platter or serve in separate bowls. Top with scallions, and sprinkle with dill. Garnish with arugula or watercress, if using.
BEET AND TOMATO SALAD WITH MINT
For this late-summer side dish, beets can be roasted, refrigerated overnight, and then combined at the last minute with heirloom tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, coarse salt, lemon juice, and a handful of fragrant mint leaves.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place beets, cut sides up, on parchment-lined foil on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Fold foil over beets to enclose, and crimp edges to seal. Bake until tender, about 35 minutes. Let cool. Peel, and cut into wedges. (Beets can be refrigerated in an airtight container overnight.)
- Arrange beets and tomatoes on a serving platter. Drizzle with oil and lemon juice, and season with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Scatter mint over top, and serve.
DILLY TOMATO AND BEET SALAD
Fresh dill goes great with tomatoes and beets. Such a refreshing salad for a hot summer evening. Add other vegetables, if you like.
Provided by COOKINGQUEEN75
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk together the safflower oil, walnut oil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate bowl, toss together the tomatoes, celery, green onion, and beets. Toss with the dressing mixture just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 305.9 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
BEET, TOMATO, AND STRAWBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Continue whisking while adding the oil in a slow, steady stream, until the vinaigrette is smooth. Add the strawberries, tomatoes, and beets. Gently toss with your hands until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately.
BEET AND TOMATO SALAD
Slices of roasted beets and fresh beefsteak tomatoes are dressed with shallot vinaigrette and fresh oregano to create a colorful and flavorful salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets on a large piece of foil on a baking sheet. Top with 2 teaspoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold foil around beets and crimp ends to form a packet. Roast beets on sheet until tender when pierced with a knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove beets from foil and let cool, then peel and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 3 teaspoons oil, shallot, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. On a large platter, arrange beets and tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with fresh oregano leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g
BEET AND TOMATO SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oen to 400 degrees. Wash the beets and wrap them with foil and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let them cool. Gently remove the skin and thinly slice the beets. In a bowl, combine the beet slices and the rest of the ingredients and serve salad cold.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use ripe, in-season tomatoes and beets.
- If you don't have time to roast the beets, you can boil them instead. Just boil them until they are tender, about 15 minutes.
- If you want a more tangy salad, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of vinegar.
- For a more flavorful salad, add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, mint, or cilantro.
- This salad is also delicious served warm or at room temperature.
Conclusion:
Beet and tomato salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or a main course. The combination of sweet beets, juicy tomatoes, and tangy dressing is sure to please everyone at your table.
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