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Simple Beet Salad with Walnuts and Fresh Parsley
A Simple Beet Salad fills your body with so many benefits. Enjoy the crunch from the walnuts and lightly chopped fresh parsley on top!
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Why add beets to your diet?
Beets are special. They add a splash of color to any table and taste amazing! But there are more reasons to add them to your diet.
One cup of raw beets supplies over a third of your daily folate needs and makes a dent in your vitamin C needs. And that’s with only 60 calories!
Folate helps in transforming the food you eat into energy your body can use. It works hand in hand with vitamin B12 to help your body make red blood cells.
What can we do with beets? Roast, boil, peel, or chill them. Dice beets, slice them, add them to salads! You can even blend beets into fruit smoothies.
You don’t need to cook beets to enjoy them. You can eat them raw in various salad recipes. There’s a reason I have so many recipes with beets—they’re healthy and delicious.
Key Ingredients
Beets are the main ingredient in this salad. They fill us with vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients for our bodies.
Walnuts add a crunch to this simple beet salad. Their flavor pairs well with the beets.
Fresh garlic is aromatic and helps to fight inflammation.
Mayonnaise is the unifying dressing ingredient for this salad.
Fresh parsley is rich in vitamin K, perfect for garnishing atop this beet salad.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
How to make a Simple Beet Salad with Walnuts
Step 1: Boil the beets
Boil red beets until soft, then let cool.
Step 2: Peel and grate
Peel and grate the boiled beets.
Step 3: Mix the salad
Mix the beets, walnuts, and garlic.
Step 4: Complete and garnish
When ready to serve, mix with mayonnaise and garnish with parsley. You may add salt to taste (optional).
Expert Tips
- Boil beets until you can easily pierce them with a fork, ensuring they’re soft enough for easy grating.
- Mince garlic just before mixing to preserve its robust flavor and prevent it from mellowing over time.
- Serve this side dish for a dinner party or any other special occasion. It’s easy to make and enjoy.
- Find these salad ingredients at any grocery store. I like to keep them on hand!
- Season this beet salad recipe with sea salt and pepper for extra flavor. This step is completely optional.
Recipe FAQs
Lightly toasting walnuts is preferable for this recipe as it enhances their flavor without overpowering the salad.
While it’s best served fresh, you can prepare the ingredients ahead and mix just before serving to maintain the ideal texture.
Looking for more healthy recipes? Here are some family favorites:
- This Homemade Simple and Classic Red Borscht is a Russian home classic!
- Classic Creamy Risotto Recipe makes the perfect side to any protein-filled main dish!
Other beet recipes
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Simple Beet Salad with Walnuts and Fresh Parsley
Equipment
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garlic press
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grater
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salad bowl
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Vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 2 medium red beets, boiled, peeled, & grated
- ¼ cup raw walnuts, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, from olive oil
- 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
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Boil red beets until soft, then let cool.2 medium red beets,
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Peel and grate the boiled beets.
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Mix the beets, walnuts, and garlic.¼ cup raw walnuts,, 2 cloves garlic,
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When ready to serve, mix with mayonnaise and garnish with parsley. You may add salt to taste (optional).2 Tbsp mayonnaise,, 1 Tbsp parsley,
