Best 5 Raw Beet Salad Recipes

Raw beet salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or as a side dish. Beets are a vibrant root vegetable with a sweet and earthy flavor, and they are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. When combined with other fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs, raw beet salad creates a colorful and flavorful dish that is both delicious and healthy. Whether you are looking for a refreshing summer salad or a hearty winter dish, there is a raw beet salad recipe out there to suit your taste.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

RAW BEET SALAD

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I was looking for a way to use raw beets and found a recipe online. I changed it a bit to use ingredients that I grow and use. It's so yummy and is so nutritious because the nutrition isn't cooked out of the beets. Everyone that has tried it, likes it. It's better if let set for a few hours but doesn't have to be. Serve for a cold lunch with boiled eggs on a bed of lettuce.

Provided by cheesemaker

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound beets, grated
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine beets, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, parsley, garlic, mustard, sea salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 263.7 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

RAW BEET SALAD

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This is a beet recipe for someone who is skeptical of their earthy, rooty flavor. Uncooked beets are less sweet and earthy than they are when boiled or roasted. This is a messy affair, so peel and grate them near the sink.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, easy, quick, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 pound beets
1 large shallot
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, or to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar or other good strong vinegar
Minced parsley, dill, chervil, rosemary or tarragon

Steps:

Peel the beets and the shallot. Combine them in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, and pulse carefully until the beets are shredded; do not puree. (Or grate the beets by hand and mince the shallots; combine.) Scrape into a bowl.
Toss with the salt, pepper, mustard, oil and vinegar. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Toss in the herbs, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 97, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 346 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RAW-BEET AND CELERY-ROOT SALAD

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Bright, crunchy, and infinitely pairable-this healthy side salad brings a lot to the table. It's a good thing then that beets are also a top source of plant-based iron. And when teamed up with citrus like they are here, it makes it more than just delicious-the vitamin C boosts how much of the good-for-you nutrients your body can absorb.

Provided by Shira Bocar

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 celery root, peeled and sliced into thin matchsticks (2 cups)
1 beet, red or golden (or a combination), peeled and sliced into thin matchsticks (2 cups)
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days.

RAW BEET SALAD WITH TOASTED SUNFLOWER SEEDS AND GOAT CHEESE

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This is less recipe than method and ingredients. Delicious. If your Mr. Wonderful doesn't like goat cheese - gorgonzola would also work. This is a beautiful salad - glistening deep red gratings of beets, greens and dots of goat cheese.

Provided by One Happy Woman

Categories Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 4 salads, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb beet, raw
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar or 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small shallot, finely diced
1/2-3/4 cup olive oil
sea salt, lemon pepper to taste
1/2 cup soft fresh goat cheese
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
baby spinach and arugula

Steps:

Mix the shallots with the vinegars and let stand while you process the beets and toast the sunflower seeds.
Peel the beets and grate them or process them in the food processor until they are of coarsely grated consistency.
Toast the sunflower seeds (I stir them up quickly in a hot stainless steel pan and remove them from the pan as soon as they start to brown).
Mix the rest of the dressing ingredients with the vinegar/shallot mixture and add half of this to the beets and chill until ready to assemble the salad.
Mound the greens loosely in individual dishes, and divide the beet mixture amongst the plates.
Dot with goat cheese, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and drizzle more of the dressing on the greens.

RAW BEET SALAD WITH APPLES & RAISINS

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Make and share this Raw Beet Salad With Apples & Raisins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-fat sour cream or 1/4 cup fat free sour cream
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 bunch beet, about 3/4 pound,trimmed and peeled
1 sweet and crisp apple (such as a Fuji)
2 tablespoons sultana raisins
1 tablespoon toasted hazelnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped chives
salt and pepper
watercress

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mustard and vinegar.
Set aside.
Grate beets by hand using the second-largest hole on a 4 sided grater or using the grating attachment on a food processor.
Put in a mixing bowl.
Core apple but do not peel.
Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and add to beets.
Add raisins, hazelnuts and chives.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add sour cream dressing and mix well.
Taste for seasoning and serve over watercress.

Tips:

Choose fresh, tender beets: Look for beets that are small to medium in size, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid beets that are large, woody, or have signs of bruising or decay.
Scrub the beets well before cooking: Use a vegetable brush to scrub the beets under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
Roast the beets until tender: Roasting the beets concentrates their natural sweetness and flavor. Roast them at a high temperature (425°F) for about 45 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Let the beets cool before handling: Once the beets are roasted, let them cool slightly before peeling and slicing them. This will help prevent them from staining your hands and clothes.
Use a variety of toppings and dressings: Raw beet salad is a versatile dish that can be topped with a variety of ingredients. Some popular options include goat cheese, walnuts, crumbled bacon, and balsamic vinegar.

Conclusion:

Raw beet salad is a healthy and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to enjoy the natural sweetness and flavor of beets, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. With its vibrant color and variety of toppings, raw beet salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.