Honey Beet Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
27%
Honey Beet Salad
555 min.
4
236kcal

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If you're searching for a vibrant and nutritious dish to brighten up your table, look no further than this delightful Honey Beet Salad. It’s not just a feast for the eyes with its stunning colors, but also a deliciously satisfying side packed with flavor and health benefits. This vegetarian and gluten-free creation showcases the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, which are not only rich in essential nutrients but also lend a beautiful hue to the dish.

The preparation process is a labor of love that rewards you with a salad worthy of any special occasion. After roasting the beets to perfection, they are tossed in a luscious dressing made from balsamic vinegar and honey, adding a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. The crunchy walnuts and sweet onion provide delightful texture, while the crumbled blue cheese adds a luxurious creaminess that elevates the dish to gourmet status.

Sprinkled with fresh parsley, this salad is as appealing to the palate as it is to the eye. Whether served alongside your favorite protein or enjoyed on its own as a light meal, it’s guaranteed to impress and satisfy all at your table. Enjoy the flavors and health benefits of this Honey Beet Salad, a recipe that celebrates the natural sweetness of fresh ingredients and is sure to become a staple at your gatherings.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • large beets 
  • 0.3 cup cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 1.5 teaspoons red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt to taste
  • 0.3 cup onion sweet chopped
  • 0.3 cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Arrange beets in a baking dish and pour in water; cover with aluminum foil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until beets are tender, about 1 hour. Allow beets to cool overnight; remove outer skin and chop beets into bite size pieces.
  4. Whisk balsamic vinegar, honey, red wine vinegar, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir beets, onion, and walnuts into vinegar dressing.
  5. Sprinkle with blue cheese, parsley, and salt to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein13.14%
Fat30.89%
Carbs55.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
69.32
Glycemic Load
15.25
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
17.600000060123%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
1.03mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
1.81mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.61kcal
11.78%
Fat:8.49g
13.06%
Saturated Fat:2.63g
16.44%
Carbohydrates:34.6g
11.53%
Net Carbohydrates:26.3g
9.56%
Sugar:25.26g
28.06%
Cholesterol:8.44mg
2.81%
Sodium:541.28mg
23.53%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.13g
16.25%
Folate:313.16µg
78.29%
Manganese:1.19mg
59.68%
Fiber:8.3g
33.22%
Vitamin K:34.05µg
32.42%
Potassium:986.63mg
28.19%
Magnesium:80.59mg
20.15%
Vitamin C:16.6mg
20.12%
Phosphorus:184.34mg
18.43%
Copper:0.34mg
17.14%
Iron:2.7mg
15.02%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.83%
Calcium:119.63mg
11.96%
Zinc:1.54mg
10.25%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.94%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.9%
Vitamin A:346.32IU
6.93%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.81%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.76%
Selenium:3.99µg
5.71%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.29%
Vitamin E:0.21mg
1.38%
Source:Allrecipes