This super Simple Sweet / Sour Vinaigrette Beet Salad is exploding with flavor! It is perfect any time of the year! Beets are always fun to create salads with because they have such a sweet taste to them! Because this salad is easy and one of a kind, it will seriously explode with amazing flavors in your mouth! This salad is loaded with sweet boiled beets seasoned with Basil, Thyme, and Salt, drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and vinegar. It’s made with one of my favorite vinegars ever made Mazzeti – Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Italy! Its sweetness comes from the beets and sour comes from the vinegar it combines with! It’s SUPER EASY to make and So Yummy!
Firstly, I would like to mention, if you want a blast of flavor next to your simple meal, this salad is gonna do it! Secondly, this sweet and savory Beet Salad with its pungent flavors, will make you want to eat this salad every day!
Thirdly, eating this salad for the first time made a hit for me and my family! Once you eat this salad, you’ll be thinking about making it all year long! This salad is my family’s favorite choice of salad! I also made a similar one with smoked paprika called Beet Garlic & Herb Salad which is very good as well! This salad is loaded with nutritional and flavorful ingredients and it’s worth every eye squinting moment!
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IN THIS POST: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SIMPLE SWEET / SIMPLE VINAIGRETTE BEET SALAD
- WHAT TO BRING TO A BRUNCH, LUNCH OR DINNER PARTY
- 🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THIS BEET SALAD
- STEPS TO MAKE THIS BEET SALAD RECIPE!
- HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT BEETS
- JUMP TO RECIPE CARD
WHAT TO BRING TO A BRUNCH, LUNCH OR DINNER PARTY
Bring a bowl of this Beet Salad you won’t regret it! Everyone will love you for it, Promise! Even if you’re running late, no worries this salad will ease the pressure off! 😉 And of course bring yourself, too! This beet salad is great to serve at any type of gathering and it will be loved by all! It’s a great salad that you can dress up with about anything you like! I have added Chick Peas to this salad and some fresh Dill and it also was very good! This salad is very forgiving, just be creative and you’ll enjoy every way it’s made! If you are invited to a Brunch, Lunch or Dinner these main reasons why you should take this salad with you…
- Great Tasting!
- Healthy Nutritional Choice!
- Bright and Cheerful Salad!
- Fast and Easy to Make! 🤗
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🍴INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE THIS BEET SALAD
Here is a preview of the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe! You can find these at your local grocery store or you can shop online. (Detailed Ingredients in Recipe Card down below)
- Beets
- Garlic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt
- Oregano
- Thyme
STEPS TO MAKE THIS BEET SALAD RECIPE!
On medium heat, boil beets for 1 hour until you can poke a knife through them. Don’t overboil your beets. Poke through with a knife and make sure it’s slightly tough enough that the knife can go through without too much force. Set aside to cool off before peeling.
Rub the peel off, chop the beets into thick strips, and place into a large bowl.
Place Galic, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Oregano, Thyme, and Salt and combine with your beets. Seal with plastic wrap, and place into the fridge for 2 hours (preferably overnight) for the flavors to seep in.
Time to Enjoy! 😋
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HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT BEETS
- Size of Beets – Pick out the smaller beets they tend to be sweeter! They have more of an earthier taste and are more flavorful!
- Roots / Stems / Leaves – Beets with roots and attached stems are the ones to choose from. The beet leaves are edible and can be used for many dishes!
- Beet Color – Make sure to pick out the deeper color of beets, the richer in color the better!
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Simple Sweet / Sour Vinaigrette Beet Salad
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Low Fat
Description
Simple Sweet / Sour Vinaigrette Beet Salad
This super Simple Sweet / Sour Vinaigrette Beet Salad is exploding with flavor! It is perfect any time of the year! Beets are always fun to create salads with because they have such a sweet taste to them! Because this salad is easy and one of a kind, it will seriously explode with amazing flavors in your mouth! This salad is loaded with sweet boiled beets seasoned with Basil, Thyme, and Salt, drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and vinegar. It’s made with one of my favorite vinegars ever made Mazzeti – Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, Italy! Its sweetness comes from the beets and sour comes from the vinegar it combines with! It’s SUPER EASY to make and So Yummy!
Ingredients
- 9 Beets
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
Instructions
- On medium heat, boil beets for 1 hour in water until you can poke a knife through them. Don’t overboil your beets. Poke through with a knife and make sure it’s slightly tough enough that the knife can go through without too much force. Set aside to cool off before peeling.
- Rub the peel off, chop the beets into thick strips, and place into a large bowl.
- Place Galic, Olive Oil, Balsamic Vinegar, Oregano, Thyme, and Salt and combine with your beets. Seal with plastic wrap, and place into the fridge for 2 hours (preferably overnight) for the flavors to seep in.
Notes
- Don’t overboil your beets, make sure the beet is firm, and test the beet by poking a knife through it and it should go in smoothly.
- You can remove skin from beets by rubbing it right off after it has boiled (use gloves to eliminate coloring your hands).
*** Our Nutrition information is estimated, so please make sure to check your own calculation to fit your diet.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Salad
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: Beet Salad, Vinaigrette Beet Salad, Boiled Beet Salad, European Salad
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Simple Sweet / Sour Vinaigrette Beet Salad
Beets can last in the fridge for 7 – 10 days sealed in a bag and set in the refrigerator vegetable drawer.
Beet salad can last in a well-sealed air-tight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks.
Yes, they can be eaten raw by grading or slicing them thinly.
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