Originating in the vibrant culinary traditions of Morocco, Moroccan beet salad is a delectable vegetarian dish that captivates the senses with its vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and refreshing textures. This traditional salad showcases the beauty of fresh beets, combined with a symphony of aromatic spices, herbs, and tangy dressings. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light main course, Moroccan beet salad offers a delightful fusion of sweet, earthy, and tangy flavors, making it a perfect choice for vegetarians, health-conscious individuals, and anyone seeking a taste of authentic Moroccan cuisine.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
MOROCCAN BEET SALAD
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
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
MOROCCAN BEET LEAF OR SWISS CHARD SALAD (SALADE DE BLETTES)
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories Salad Appetizer Quick & Easy Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Swiss Cheese Paprika Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 4 to 6 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Toss in the garlic, sautéing until just fragrant, then add the chard and cook for a few minutes. Sprinkle on a little salt, the paprika, cumin, and harissa, and cook for another minute, stirring. Pour the vinegar or lemon juice into the pan, and cook for another minute, or until it has begun to evaporate. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature.
MOROCCAN BEET SALAD
Make and share this Moroccan Beet Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
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.
MOROCCAN BEET SALAD
This is unusual and delicious. Made it for a special Moroccan Dinner for my gourmet group. The colors, the textures and the spices in the dressing make this a unique side dish. I served it with lamb tagine and couscous.
Provided by RSHDiva
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To prepare dressing, combine first ten ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined. Makes about 3/4 cup dressing.
- To prepare salad, wash beets well, being careful not to break open their skins. Cut off the tops, leaving a stalk of about 1 1/2 inches. Reserve green tops and set aside.
- Place beets in a 3-quart sauce pan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until a knife can be easily inserted and removed, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool in cooking water. Slip off the beef skins, trim off the tops and cut the beets into bite-size pieces.
- Toss beets and tomatoes with 1/4 cup of the dressing. Set aside to marinate. Wash greens. Transfer greens with some water still clinging to the leaves, to a large pot over high heat. Cook, stirring, until just wilted but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Drain greens and squeeze out excess moisture. Cool slightly and chop coarsely. Transfer greens to a medium bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of the dressing and toss to coat. Season greens with salt and pepper. Arrange tomatoes and beets in the center of a platter and surround with greens. Garnish with cilantro. Pass remaining dressing separately.
MOROCCAN RED BEET SALAD
Another recipe from the kitchen of Momma Simo. This is my best guess from watching her make it. I have since tried this at home with measuring and this is pretty darn close. There is one optional ingredient which while not terribly authentic works really well in this dish.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the the long root tip off the beets, leaving about 1/2 inch of stem on the tops. Scrub the beets rather well taking care not to damage the skin.
- Place the cleaned beets into a large heavy saucepan filled with water and bring to a boil. Cook until the beets are cooked tender. This can vary from 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size of your beets.
- When the beets are cooked, pour out the boiling water and run the beets under cool running water. Reduce the temperature of the beets to a point where they can be handled. The skins should be fairly loose.
- Peel and trim the beets. Dice into bite sized cubes about 1/2 - 3/4 inches.
- Mix together all remaining ingredients and pour over the slightly warm beets. Toss and place in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe beets. If you can't find fresh beets, you can use canned beets, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
- To make the salad ahead of time, cook the beets and let them cool completely. Then, store the beets and the dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, assemble the salad and toss with the dressing.
- If you don't have any cumin seeds, you can use ground cumin instead. Just be sure to use half the amount, as ground cumin is more concentrated.
- Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, or dried cranberries.
Conclusion:
Moroccan beet salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, be sure to give Moroccan beet salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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