Are you in search of a refreshing and flavorful salad recipe that combines the vibrant colors and crisp textures of beets, cucumbers, and sweet onions? Look no further! This delightful beet cucumber and sweet onion salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its perfect balance of flavors. Dressed with a tangy and sweet Dijon honey dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy and delicious choice for any occasion.
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BEET AND CUCUMBER SALAD
I experimented and came up with this recipe as a way to use my fresh beets and cucumber together. It is a nice alternative to potato salad. It has a real 'summertime' flavor.
Provided by Alf
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix water, vinegar, and sugar together in a bowl; add onion and cucumber. Set aside to marinate, at least 20 minutes.
- Combine 2 hard-boiled eggs cut into bite-size pieces and beets together in a bowl.
- Drain liquid from onion and cucumbers. Toss onion and cucumbers with beet mixture. Stir mayonnaise into beet mixture. Arrange sliced hard-boiled egg atop salad; sprinkle with dill, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 110.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 168.2 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
BEET AND ONION SALAD
I got this recipe for a cookbook "Greek Cooking for the Gods". I'm a beet lover and really enjoy this. The time does not include the chill time.
Provided by Marlitt
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Trim stems from beets leaving 1/4 inch stem attached.
- Place beets in pan with enough water to cover.
- Boil , cover, reduce heat and simmer until tender about 25 minutes.(I have used whole canned beets and sliced them, works well.).
- Drain and cool. peel and slice in 1/4 inch slices.
- Arrange beets on a platter.
- Top with onions and sprinkle with garlic.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Mix vinegar and oil and pour over beets.
- Refrigerate until well chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.3, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Sodium 118.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 14.2, Protein 3.1
BEET, CUCUMBER, AND SWEET ONION SALAD WITH DIJON-HONEY DRESSING
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap each beet in foil, enclosing completely. Place on rack in oven and bake until beets are tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool in foil. Peel beets, then cut each into 6 slices.
- Arrange beets, slightly overlapping, on half of large platter. Arrange cucumber slices on other half. Scatter onion in center. (Can be made 4 hours ahead; chill.)
- Whisk honey, vinegar, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables.
SWEET DIJON SALAD DRESSING
I love this tangy, sweet salad dressing! Great on any green salad, but especially good on a salad of mixed greens, dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts with just a little feta cheese.
Provided by THYMEFORME
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place the cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil and sugar substitute into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Close the jar, and shake vigorously to blend. Refrigerate until chilled before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 125.3 mg
CUCUMBER AND SWEET-ONION SALAD
The freshness of this Cucumber and Sweet-Onion Salad offsets the richness of our Southern Pulled-Pork Sandwiches.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, onion, dill, oil, lemon juice, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 g, Fat 5 g, Protein 1 g
MIXED BEET SALAD WITH MAPLE DIJON DRESSING
In December we were in Washington, D.C. and had a wonderful beet salad at a little bistro. This recipe is as close as it gets to replicating that experience. Roasting the beets really brings out the sweetness, lightly drizzled with the dressing, sprinkled withe feta and toasted walnuts for an elegant dining experience. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the tops off the beets leaving about 2 inches of the stalk. Scrub beets well and wrap in foil with 2 beets of equal size in each packet.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven until beets yield to gentle pressure; approximately 1 hour. Remove from oven, unwrap and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, slip the skins off of the beets; set aside.
- While the beets are roasting, place the maple syrup through lemon juice in a blender container. Blend until well combined. With blender running, drizzle in the olive oil and continue to blend until thickened.
- To assemble the salad, place the greens in a large bowl and drizzle with a small amount of dressing, toss to coat. Divide the greens among 6 chilled plates. Quarter beets or if large cut in eights and divide among the plates, top with onion rings, sprinkle feta and walnuts over all.
- Serve with addition dressing on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 113.3, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe beets and cucumbers. If the beets are not fresh, they will be tough and the salad will not be as tasty.
- To save time, you can use pre-cooked beets. However, if you are using fresh beets, be sure to cook them until they are tender before adding them to the salad.
- If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a sharp knife to thinly slice the beets and cucumbers.
- To make the Dijon honey dressing, simply whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- The salad can be served immediately or chilled for later. If you are chilling the salad, be sure to let it come to room temperature before serving.
Conclusion:
Beet, cucumber, and sweet onion salad with Dijon honey dressing is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for summer. The sweetness of the beets and cucumbers is perfectly balanced by the tangy Dijon honey dressing. This salad is also very easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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