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    Home » Recipes » Side dish » Beetroot Salad with Garlic Herb Dressing

    Published: Jul 1, 2018 · Modified: Oct 29, 2024 by Maureen Celestine with 25 Comments

    Beetroot Salad with Garlic Herb Dressing

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    Summertime salad perfection alert! This beetroot salad with homemade garlic herb dressing is the perfect side dish for any soiree. This succulent beetroot accompaniment will pair well with that juicy steak or smoky chicken kebab that you’ve been looking forward to kicking off grilling season with.

    The delicately sweet, earthy flavor of the beets combines so well with the herbaceous dressing. This salad is so versatile that you don’t have to stick to the ingredients I use, adapt to your taste, combining any vegetables you fancy!.

    If you know me, you know I am usually very dramatic with my flavors, today, however, I am sticking with the less is more approach. After multiple trials with different combinations, I can positively say, the beetroot is the perfect flavor balance with the garlic herb dressing and perfectly complemented with feta cubes.

     

    Building your salad

    Because beets have a natural sweetness to them, they are pretty easy to combine with other fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds such as:

    • Carrots
    • Radishes
    • Rutabaga
    • Parsnips
    • Turnips
    • Potatoes
    • Green beans
    • Apples
    • Corn
    • Olives
    • Arugula
    • Chickpeas
    • Citrus
    • Walnuts
    • Almonds
    • Pistachios

    If you have any reservations about beets and are simply not a fan, let me convert you to a full-on beet lover, if this salad doesn’t twist your tastebuds this beetroot chocolate cake will win you over. Why? Because unlike this salad that brings out the earthy taste of the beets, the chocolate conceals it.

    How to cook beetroot

    You can either cook it in hot boiling water or roast it in the oven; it’s that simple!

    • To cook on the stove; Wash the beets thoroughly, and remove the stalk. Bring salted water to a boil. Add beets and cook for about 30 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the water and allow to cool. Once cool, peel off the skin and cut into cubes or wedges.
    • To roast in the oven: See step by step information here. This is the method I use frequently.

    Moving on...to the dressings of all dressings Wait until you try it…

     

    Garlic Herb Dressing

     

     

    I am not referring to an avocado green sauce or its likes. I am talking about a herbaceous, garlicky, dreamy combo. It can be chimichurri-Esq depending on the flavor combinations you go for,

    This dressing is unbelievably easy and quick to whip up, and the best part is that it pairs with almost anything. I’ve used it on fried eggs, baked and roasted potatoes, salads, shrimps, steaks, tacos, as a marinade or dip, tart, chicken, the list is endless.

    Believe me, when I tell you, all other dressings will be green with envy ( pun intended)! One taste and, you won’t dare go back, well, unless what you’re going back to has got some dark chocolate in it. I’m going to pretend my brain is not doing backflips right now, trying to figure out how we can sneak some chocolate up in here. Speaking of chocolate, Have you tried this double chocolate goodness here?

    Focus Maureen!

     

    Sorry, I’m useless when it comes to chocolate, it’s a weakness, nothing else compares.

     

    Okay! Let’s snap back to it.

     

    TIPS

    • You’ll need epic knife skills to bring this heavenly sauce together. Yeah! Like the culinary school 101 type of skills. I kid! If you can slice an apple, you’ve got this. All you need to do is finely chop the fresh herbs (cilantro, flat-leaf parsley, oregano), onion, garlic, and chili pepper. Although, it might seem easy to chop everything in the food processor and get on with yo life, but I beg of you (cyber knees on the floor and all), Do Not! You want this dressing to have a loose consistency and not a creamy base. This ain’t pesto yo! (•_-).
    • Combine all the chopped ingredients in a bowl, add olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste, and voila! Oh, I added a tablespoon of maple syrup, and crushed toasted almonds to mine, loved it even more.
    • Make the dressing ahead of time for a more infused flavor. Refrigerate for 3-4 days. Psst, I froze mine for a week, and it was still so delicious.

    There you have it, kindly pass me a fork while I dig in and binge watch Law and Order: SVU.

    Question: Do you have a favorite side dish you enjoy around this time of year? Let's chat in the comment section below.⇓

     

    While you are here, don’t forget to Share and follow @worldlytreat on social media, Pin this recipe for later. Have a beautiful week, Talk later!

     

     

    📖 Recipe

    BEETROOT SALAD WITH GARLIC HERB DRESSING

    The delicately sweet, earthy flavor of the beets combines so well with the herbaceous dressing. This salad is so versatile that you don’t have to stick to the ingredients I use, adapt to your taste, combining any vegetables you fancy.
    4.98 from 38 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 195kcal
    Author: Maureen Celestine

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb beetroot
    • ¾ cup chopped cilantro
    • ¾ cup Flat-leaf Italian parsley
    • ½ cup fresh oregano
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • ¼ cup chopped red onion
    • 1 ¼ cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon dried chili flakes (Fresh is fine, too)
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup( or more, if you like it sweet)
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • 4 oz feta cheese, cubed

    Instructions

    • Wash the beets thoroughly, and remove the stalk.
    • Meanwhile, bring salted water to a boil on medium heat. Add the beets and cook for about 30 minutes or until fork tender. Drain the water and allow to cool. Once cool, peel off the skin and cut into cubes or wedges. Transfer to a serving bowl. Add any fruit, vegetable, nut or seed of choice, and Set aside.

    FOR THE DRESSING

    • Combine all the chopped ingredients in a bowl, slowly stir in the olive oil, and maple syrup. Add salt, and pepper to taste. Scoop the dressing over the beetroot salad, add feta cheese cubes and serve.
    • The dressing will yield about 14-16oz.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 1193mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 3769IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 9mg
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    Comments

    1. Kansas Bonanno says

      August 16, 2018 at 3:23 am

      I hate beets but i'd actually be interested in trying this combo, I think the added garlic herb dressing would set it off perfectly. I also love the feta cheese you've added to it. Looks like a great healthy option.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        August 17, 2018 at 9:37 am

        Yes, Kansas, the dressing and the feta cheese tones down the taste of the beets. It's a perfect blend of deliciousness. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    2. Laura says

      August 16, 2018 at 4:48 am

      I'm not a massive beetroot fan but that dressing I just have to try!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        August 17, 2018 at 9:35 am

        It's the perfect dressing for almost anything. You'd love it, Laura.

        Reply
    3. Serena Hale says

      August 16, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Beets are a friend of mine and a recipe that I would certainly try. I will do it when my hubby is not around since he does not like beets. The dressing looks incredible.

      Reply
    4. Ranelle Ivens says

      August 16, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      You had me at Garlic herb

      Reply
      • Jeannine D. says

        August 16, 2018 at 7:09 pm

        These are perfect recipe tips looks so delicious. I want to try those amazing tips.

        Reply
        • Maureen Celestine says

          August 17, 2018 at 9:26 am

          You can give it a shot for sure! I bet you'd love it, Jeannine.

          Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        August 17, 2018 at 9:28 am

        Good to know, Renelle. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    5. Emma Riley says

      August 17, 2018 at 2:32 am

      I have never tried to eat beet root salads in my entire life but it looks like a delicious type of salad to try and the procedures looks so easy to follow.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        August 17, 2018 at 9:25 am

        It's totally life-changing, Emma. You should give it a try.

        Reply
    6. Alexis says

      August 17, 2018 at 8:44 am

      I absolutely love beets and this beetroot salad looks heavenly. I'll definitely be adding this one to our meal plan next week.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        August 17, 2018 at 9:23 am

        So glad to hear it! Hope you enjoy it, Alexis.

        Reply
    7. Michelle says

      August 17, 2018 at 9:00 am

      I love beets! Looking forward to trying this!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        August 17, 2018 at 9:22 am

        It's the best! Thanks, Michelle.

        Reply
    8. Britney says

      August 17, 2018 at 11:54 am

      I would have never thought about beets and garlic! My mom would absolutely love making this salad. Definitely saving for her!

      Reply
    9. Preet says

      August 17, 2018 at 1:09 pm

      Wow! I would love try making this recipe!My husband would absolutely love these.This is my kind of weekend treat.

      Reply
    10. Shandi Dews says

      August 17, 2018 at 2:46 pm

      Oh my goodness! This salad looks amazing! I actually love beets, so this is definitely a recipe I am going to try!

      Reply
    11. Jessica Welling says

      August 17, 2018 at 9:24 pm

      This looks just amazing! I've got soon beets in the garden I need to use up!

      Reply
    12. Elizabeth O says

      August 18, 2018 at 4:50 am

      I love the sound of this beetroot salad. I love beets so it is definitely something I would enjoy. This is surely one i'd love to try.

      Reply
    13. Simon says

      August 18, 2018 at 9:47 am

      I will definitely be trying on of these.

      Reply
    14. Cecilia Harvard says

      August 18, 2018 at 8:30 pm

      This looks absolutely divine!

      Reply
    15. Corina says

      August 18, 2018 at 11:17 pm

      I must admit, it was a bit difficult to read your post due to all the ads, even though I am very interested in healthy recipes and beetroot and garlic are of course a must when it comes to healthy ingredients

      Reply

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