Best 8 Beet Carrot And Watercress Salad Recipes

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"Beet Carrot and Watercress Salad" is a refreshing and colorful salad, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. With its vibrant combination of sweet beets, crunchy carrots, peppery watercress, and a tangy dressing, this salad is packed with flavor and nutrients. The natural sweetness of the beets pairs perfectly with the earthy flavor of the watercress, while the carrots add a bit of crunch and sweetness. The dressing, made with lemon juice, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties all the flavors together and adds a touch of acidity. Whether you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad to enjoy at home or to bring to a potluck, this "Beet Carrot and Watercress Salad" is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEET, CARROT, AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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The beets and carrots can be prepared in advance and incorporated with the rest of the ingredients just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium-sized beets
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
Coarse salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 small carrots, peeled and cut on the diagonal, 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons sugar
1 bunch watercress, washed and well-dried, bunch separated and thick stems removed
3 radishes, thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place beets in a medium-sized saucepan with the vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Fill with water to cover. Cover with tin foil. Poke 4 holes in foil. Cook until beets are tender (a knife can easily pierce through), about 45 minutes. Allow beets to cool, then cut each into 8 wedges. Chill in refrigerator.
  • Pour a tablespoon of oil into a hot saute pan. Add the carrots and cook until golden brown on one side (medium-high heat). Add sugar and stir, cooking until tender and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Allow carrots to cool a bit, then chill in refrigerator.
  • Put the watercress in a salad bowl. Add the radishes, beets, and carrots. Season with salt, freshly ground pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.

BEET AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Make and share this Beet and Watercress Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 -6 beets, trimmed
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon shallot, chopped
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch watercress, trimmed
1 head bibb lettuce, torn into 1-inch pieces
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425-degrees F.
  • Prepare 2 parchment - lined pieces of foil - divide beets between the two pieces of parchment. Fold in half, crimping edges to seal. Place packets on a baking sheet and roast for 1 hour 20 minutes - 1 hour, 30 minutes or until beets are tender. Cool and then peel beets. Cut into 1/2 inch thick wedges or rounds.
  • In a jar or bowl whisk together dressing ingredients (vinegar - sugar). Whisk in oil.
  • Arrange greens and beets on a platter or in a large salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and season with pepper. Toss.

BEET SALAD WITH WATERCRESS DRIZZLE



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 medium beets, with root and about 1 inch of the green attached, if possible
1/4 cup walnut pieces
4 cup watercress, washed well and dried
3 ounces reduced-fat soft goat cheese
1/2 cup lowfat buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Put the beets into a steamer basket over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam for about 45 minutes or until beets are tender. Drain and let cool until you can handle them. Cut the ends off of the beets and peel them (the peel should rub off easily with a little help from a paring knife here and there). Cut the beets into large dice.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry saute pan over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until fragrant, and set aside.
  • Put the watercress, goat cheese, buttermilk, vinegar and salt into a food processor and process until smooth and creamy.
  • Put the beets on a serving dish, drizzle the watercress sauce on top and sprinkle with walnuts.

BEET AND CARROT QUICK SLAW



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Cracked black pepper
1 pound beets, peeled and shredded, about 3 medium beets
1/2 pound carrots, peeled and shredded, about 3 carrots
3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • In a small non-reactive bowl whisk together Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, celery seed, sugar, salt and olive oil. Season with pepper. Place beets, carrots and parsley in large serving bowl, pour dressing over salad, toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.

GRATED CARROT AND (RAW) BEET SALAD



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Yes, raw beets. I hate peeling cooked beets. I discovered this recipe on a food blog and it instantly appealed to my love of beets and my hate of peeling them. It's delicious, refreshing and good!

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

450 g carrots
450 g uncooked beetroots (get the small, young ones, with smooth skin and firm flesh)
2 garlic cloves, finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon strong Dijon mustard
Tabasco sauce or chili pepper flakes, to taste
regular sea salt or za'atar spice mix
fresh ground black pepper
leafy fresh herb, chopped (cilantro, chervil, flat-leaf parsley) (optional)
toasted nuts (almonds, pine nuts, cashews, peanuts) (optional) or seeds (sesame, sunflower seeds) (optional)
grated apples (optional) or shallot (optional)
any dried herb, spice (and you know there's only one way to find out) (optional) or mixed spice, you think might work (and you know there's only one way to find out) (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim, peel, and grate the carrots and beets. (If you own a food processor with a grater attachment, yay for you!)
  • Place the rest of the main ingredients, from garlic to black pepper, in a large salad bowl, add the grated carrots and beets, and toss until well combined.
  • Add any desired add-ins and toss again.
  • Taste, adjust the seasoning, and let stand for 30 minutes, if you can, before serving: the beets and carrots will render juices that will make the salad moister.
  • If you don't have that kind of time and the salad does not feel quite moist enough, add a dash of citrus juice, tomato juice, or any sort of juice that may currently reside in the refrigerator door.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.1, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 111.1, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 9.1, Protein 1.9

SHREDDED BEET AND CARROT SALAD



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Beets, which are rich in folic acid and vitamin C, are the primary ingredient of this simple salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Coarse salt
1 pound raw beets, peeled
2 carrots, peeled
1/3 cup coarsely torn fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, honey, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne, and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  • In a food processor fitted with the shredding disk, shred beets then carrots. Add to bowl along with parsley, and toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

BEET AND CARROT SALAD



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You can make this raw, root vegetable slaw up to four days before you plan to eat it.

Provided by Magdalena Wszelaki

Categories     HarperCollins     Salad     Vegetarian     Vegetable     Carrot     Beet     Healthy     Quick and Healthy     Lunch     Walnut

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salad:
2 cups shredded peeled beets
2 cups shredded unpeeled carrots
1 cup chopped raw walnuts
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Dressing:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Freshly grated peel of 1 orange
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • To make the salad, combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. To make the dressing, place all the dressing ingredients in a jar. Seal the lid and shake until well combined. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

ROASTED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC GLAZE



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Beets and carrots roasted in the oven, then simmered in an easy glaze and served.

Provided by Jen

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Carrots     Glazed Carrot Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 carrots, or more to taste, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
2 tablespoons honey, or more to taste
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a baking dish. Toss carrots with oil and put in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place beets in the preheated oven and roast for 1 hour. Add carrots to the oven and roast alongside the beets for another 30 minutes. Remove beets and set aside to cool. Check carrots to see if they are tender; roast up to 20 minutes more if necessary.
  • Peel and chop beets into 1-inch pieces.
  • Combine balsamic vinegar and honey in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add beets and carrots, and simmer until sauce is thickened and vegetables are glazed, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 151.5 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

Tips:

  • For optimal flavor, use fresh, organic beets and carrots. Look for beets that are small to medium in size and have smooth, unblemished skin. Choose carrots that are firm and brightly colored.
  • To save time, you can roast the beets and carrots in advance. Once they are cool, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to make the salad, simply assemble the ingredients and dress with the vinaigrette.
  • If you don't have watercress, you can substitute another type of leafy green, such as arugula, spinach, or kale. Just be sure to wash and dry the greens thoroughly before using.
  • For a more flavorful vinaigrette, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar. You can also add a touch of honey or maple syrup to the dressing for a bit of sweetness.
  • Serve the salad immediately after dressing it so that the greens don't wilt. Enjoy!

Conclusion:

This beet, carrot, and watercress salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite root vegetables. It's packed with nutrients like vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants. The combination of sweet beets, crunchy carrots, and peppery watercress makes for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or dinner. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this one a try.

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