Beet Red Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
34%
Beet Red Salad
45 min.
6
263kcal

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Welcome to a vibrant culinary adventure with our Beet Red Salad! This delightful dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfectly vegetarian, this salad is a versatile addition to any meal, whether you're serving it as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or even a snack.

Imagine the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, beautifully complemented by the crispness of radicchio and the sharpness of red onion. The nutty undertones of farro or barley add a hearty element, while the crumbled feta brings a creamy richness that ties everything together. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by a zesty dressing made from olive oil, red-wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, with just a hint of sweetness from sugar and a kick of black pepper.

Not only is this salad a visual delight with its stunning red hues, but it also packs a nutritious punch, boasting 263 calories per serving. With a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbohydrates, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this Beet Red Salad is an excellent choice for gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your family and friends with this deliciously healthy dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • cup farro dry
  • ounces feta crumbled
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • head radicchio thinly sliced
  • medium beets red canned peeled
  • small onion red sliced
  • tablespoons red-wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Wrap beets in foil and place on rimmed baking sheet; bake 50-60 minutes.
  3. Let cool; peel and cut into wedges. (If using canned beets, cut into wedges and go to step )
  4. Cover farro with water and soak 30 minutes; drain. In a saucepan, combine farro, 3 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes; drain.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard, sugar, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss with remaining salad ingredients, arranging beets on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein10.6%
Fat35.71%
Carbs53.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.02
Glycemic Load
3.23
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
16.719999940499%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
59.26mg
Delphinidin
3.58mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
17.95mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
18.5mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:262.59kcal
13.13%
Fat:10.69g
16.44%
Saturated Fat:2.99g
18.67%
Carbohydrates:36.16g
12.05%
Net Carbohydrates:28.58g
10.39%
Sugar:5.49g
6.1%
Cholesterol:12.62mg
4.21%
Sodium:418.94mg
18.21%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.14g
14.27%
Vitamin K:124.67µg
118.73%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.3%
Fiber:7.58g
30.31%
Folate:105.51µg
26.38%
Selenium:15.75µg
22.51%
Copper:0.36mg
17.84%
Phosphorus:169.4mg
16.94%
Vitamin E:2.12mg
14.16%
Potassium:459.87mg
13.14%
Magnesium:50.75mg
12.69%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.71%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.7%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.96%
Calcium:103.34mg
10.33%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.04%
Iron:1.78mg
9.89%
Vitamin C:7.91mg
9.58%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8%
Vitamin B5:0.47mg
4.71%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
3.99%
Vitamin A:100.03IU
2%
Source:My Recipes