Mediterranean Lemony Beet Salad Recipe
This Mediterranean Lemony Beet Salad combines the earthy sweetness of beets with the savory taste of red onions. The lemony dressing coats these vibrant-colored vegetables and transforms them into a delicious appetizer or side dish. Vegan and gluten free, this salad will compliment many meals.
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Mediterranean Lemony Beet Salad
Follow this vegan and gluten free Mediterranean Lemony Beet Salad Recipe to create a flavorful and appealing appetizer or side dish. Combine naturally sweet beets with red onions and a lemony dressing for a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Equipment
- Medium Size Pot (for cooking the beets)
- Small Bowl (for the sliced onions)
- Crinkle Cutter (preferable, however you may opt to use a knife)
- Cutting Board
- Large Bowl (for mixing the salad)
Ingredients
- 4 Beets (medium size – 3 ½ cups of beets measured after sliced into pieces – you can cook the beets or buy precooked vacuum-packed beets without sugar or additives)
- 2 Red Onions (approximate number – 2 cups measured after sliced into circles)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste or health requirements)
- ½ cup Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Rind (1 teaspoon for mixing into the salad and one teaspoon to garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
Gather The Ingredients
- Gather the ingredients of the salad.
Prepare The Beets – Cooking Option
- Wash the beets well and remove the stems.
- In a medium size pot, place the washed beets and cover them with water.
- Bring to a boil, lower the flame and cook for about 35 minutes or until the beets are tender when pricked with a fork. The time will depend on their size and quality.
- Place the cooked beets into cold water and let cool.
- When cool enough to handle, peel the outer peel of the beets. Rinse and dry.
Prepare The Onions
- Peel the onions.
- Thinly slice the onions trying to keep a circle shape.
- Place the sliced onions into a small bowl and mix in the salt. Set aside.
Create The Salad
- Using a crinkle cutter, slice the peeled beets lengthwise into quarters and then thinly slice.
- Place them into a large bowl.
- Add the pre-prepared onion circles, spices and flavorings – use 1 teaspoon of lemon rind.
- Gently toss the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Refrigerate.
- Before serving, garnish with 1 teaspoon of lemon rind.
Notes
The time it takes to make the salad depends on the beets you choose.
As noted above, you can use high quality vacuum-packed pre-cooked beets without additives or added sugar or opt to cook fresh beets.
Please note that the preparation time, as indicated above, does NOT include the cooking time of the beets which may vary depending on the beets you use.
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