Best 10 Cuban Beet Salad Recipes

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When it comes to Cuban cuisine, one of the most popular and authentic dishes is the classic Cuban beet salad. This vibrant and flavorful side dish is a staple at Cuban celebrations and family gatherings, and for good reason. Made with fresh, colorful beets, tangy red onions, aromatic garlic, and a zesty dressing, Cuban beet salad is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking to add a pop of color to your table or simply want to enjoy a delicious and healthy dish, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect Cuban beet salad.

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

CUBAN BEET SALAD



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This is a beautiful side dish. Very simple - it let's the ingredients speak for themselves. I serve this with Carnitas and Tangy Citrus Slaw.

Provided by SassyStew

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 medium beets
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Scrub the beets and cut off the tops, leaving about an inch of stem. Cook the beets according to your preference - roasted or boiled. Either way, it will take about 45 minutes. The beets should be tender and easily pierced with a knife. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, put a kettle of water on to boil. Place the thinly sliced red onion in a sieve and pour the boiling water over them, allowing the water to drain into the sink. This will take the harshness from the onions.
  • Peel and slice the beets. You can cut them into thin wedges, or cut the beets in half and then into 1/4 inch slices.
  • Place beets, onions, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl and toss to coat. Season with a bit of salt.
  • Cover and chill for at least an hour to let the flavors marry. Can be served cool or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.7, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 40, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1

CUBANO SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small avocado, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil.
  • Combine the radishes, tomatoes, lettuce and onions in a large bowl and toss with just enough dressing to coat. Top with the avocado.

BEST BEET SALAD



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium beets, washed and trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wrap the beets individually in tin foil and roast directly on the rack in the oven until tender, about 1 hour. Open the foil packets and let cool. Once they're cool, peel the beets and cut into small chunks.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, red onion, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Add the beets and spinach to the dressing and toss to coat. Transfer the salad to a platter or plates, top with the goat cheese and walnuts, and serve.

CUBAN BEAN SALAD



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Caribbean flavors update three-bean salad in this zesty dish made with black, pinto and garbanzo beans and a cumin, jalapeño and cilantro vinaigrette.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes 8 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1-1/2 cups chopped CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Pickles
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 red pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
2 green onions, sliced
1 tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix oil, cilantro, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, jalapeno pepper and oregano in large bowl until well blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover. Refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Stir gently just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 400 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

RUSSIAN CABBAGE AND BEET SALAD



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This salad is irresistible - colorful and delicious! You must keep it under a press overnight (or for 24 hours) and then in the fridge for best results. It tastes much better if you keep it in the fridge for a couple of days before eating.

Provided by LenaM

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Beet Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pounds shredded cabbage
2 carrots, peeled and grated
1 beet, peeled and grated
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups water
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine cabbage, carrots, beet, and garlic in a large glass bowl.
  • Stir together water, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Stir in vinegar and oil and heat for 30 seconds, but do not boil anymore.
  • Pour hot brine over vegetables and stir to combine. Place a plate on top of the vegetables and weigh down with a bowl of water or a full can of beans. Press at room temperature, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Transfer salad into 8 pint-size jars, seal, and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.4 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 10.7 g

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE



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Beets, oranges and spinach sprinkled with goat cheese make a scrumptious new blend for a mixed green salad. The combination may seem unlikely, but I guarantee it will become a favorite. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon, divided
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
4 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake 50-60 minutes or until tender. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into wedges., In a small bowl, whisk oil, orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper until blended; stir in 1 tablespoon tarragon. In a large bowl, combine spinach, salad greens and remaining tarragon. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to coat., Transfer to a platter or divide among 12 salad plates. Top with orange sections and beets; sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEET AND CUCUMBER SALAD



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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

½ cup cold water
½ cup vinegar
½ cup white sugar
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
2 hard-boiled eggs, cut into bite-size pieces
3 cups diced cooked beets
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

CUBAN BEAN SALAD



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Cuban cuisine is a fusion of Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisines and closely resembles that of other Caribbean nations such as Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Panama of Central America. While various parts of the island were influenced by many different immigrants, the Cuban cuisines developed locally, from the influences and demographics specific to each area. Prep time = cook time. Recipe from www.tasteofcuba.com/courtesy of Kraft Foods and posted for ZWT5.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Black Beans

Time 10m

Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 medium onion, fine dice
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 1/2 cups chopped claussen kosher dill pickles
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
1 stalk celery, fine dice
1/2 red pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
2 green onions, sliced
1 tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix oil, cilantro. lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, jalapeno pepper and oregano in large bowl until well blended.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  • Stir gently just before serving.
  • NOTE: Salad may be prepared the day ahead. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • SUBSTITUTE: Lime juice may be substituted for lemon juice if desired.

MOROCCAN BEET SALAD



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Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 to 8 medium beets
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin, or to taste
Salt and black pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place water in a 3-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add beets, and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Cool, peel, and cut beets into bite-size pieces. Place in a serving bowl.
  • Place lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Whisk in olive oil, then toss with beets. Let sit a few hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 281 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

CUBAN BLACKBEAN SALAD



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refreshing bean salad

Provided by yoonsy

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix together beans, all the peppers, celery, red onion , coriander and parsley in a large bowl
  • Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic & cumin and toss into bean mixture.
  • Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • Mix well.
  • Place in refridgerator for approx 15 mins before serving so the tastes settles into the vegetables.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the beets and other vegetables.
  • If you don't have time to roast the beets, you can use canned or pre-cooked beets instead.
  • Be sure to drain the beets well before adding them to the salad, or the salad will be too watery.
  • If you like a sweeter salad, you can add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup to the dressing.
  • For a more savory salad, you can add a teaspoon or two of Dijon mustard or red wine vinegar to the dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Cuban beet salad is a delicious and refreshing side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a healthy and flavorful salad, give Cuban beet salad a try!

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