This delightfully tangy beet salad wins top marks from our community of home cooks. Whether you enjoy it as a starter or the centerpiece of a vegetarian meal, it's a bright and creamy dish that always satisfies.
How to Make Beet Salad
Enjoy a sweet, acidic bite of beet salad that brings big flavor to the table every time. You'll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here's what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:
How to Cook Beets for Salad
You'll learn how to perfectly cook beets for salad with the detailed, step-by-step recipe below. But here's a brief overview of what you'll find:
Begin by boiling beets in a saucepan for 20-30 minutes. Drain, cool, and cube the beets before setting them aside.
How to Make Homemade Beet Salad
As the beets cook, toast the walnuts and stir in the maple syrup. Whisk together the orange juice concentrate, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to make the dressing.
Divide the ingredients equally among servings. Top with goat cheese and drizzle with dressing for a luscious finish.
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What to Serve with Beet Salad
Beet salad pairs perfectly with hearty dishes like roasted pork loin or mushroom risotto. Try a tasty lentil burger for a plant-based dinner with mass appeal.
How to Store Beet Salad
Cooked beets will last for three to five days in the refrigerator. Store them in an airtight container or heavy-duty aluminum foil for best results.
To freeze beets for salad, store them (cubed or whole) in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to eight months. Thaw and add to the other salad ingredients when you're ready to serve.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"I have just discovered how good beets are," shares lollysmom. "This recipe was so good and I was full all night even though it was a salad. We didn't have a mixed salad bag since it was the end of the week so we used the beet tops, a little kale, cucumbers, and tomatoes."
"This is a tasty recipe that is so close to a beet salad at a favorite restaurant," says Heidi G. "The walnuts were easy to caramelize and were nice and crunchy."
"This was wonderful!" according to home cook Sonia. "I added some ripe chopped pears in cubes and a touch of honey to the dressing."
Editorial contributions by Rai Mincey
