For a sweeter salad, try roasting the beets instead of boiling them. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), wrap the beets in foil, and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender. If you don't have balsamic vinegar, you can substitute red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar. Feel free to add other ingredients to this salad, such as toasted nuts, grilled chicken, or hard-boiled eggs. This salad is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Papa's Favorite Beet Salad
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 45 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS85
Earthy beets take center stage in this vibrant salad, mingling with the freshness of baby spinach, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all brought together by a tangy dressing. A symphony of flavors and textures that will awaken your palate!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate19 g
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Cholesterol25 mg
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Fiber7 g
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Protein8 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium592 mg
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Sugar9 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPlace beets in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 1 hour.
02
StepDrain the beets and let them cool until you can handle them comfortably. Peel the beets and cut them into cubes. Place in a bowl and refrigerate to chill, about 15 minutes.
03
StepIn a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic salt until well combined and emulsified.
04
StepAdd the chilled beets, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and feta cheese to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss to coat all the ingredients.
05
StepAdd the baby spinach leaves to the salad bowl and gently toss everything together until the spinach is evenly distributed.
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Amie Runolfsson
Jun 6, 2025I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. It's become a regular in my rotation.
Esmeralda Miller
Apr 18, 2025This salad is amazing! The beets are so sweet and the dressing is perfect.
Alvera Kunde
Mar 1, 2025This salad is a winner! It's healthy, delicious, and looks beautiful.
Mariela Effertz
Nov 24, 2024I added grilled chicken to make it a complete meal and it was fantastic.
Alfredo Hessel
Nov 4, 2024My kids even liked it, which is a miracle!
Linwood Ohara
Aug 3, 2024I roasted the beets as suggested and it really enhanced the flavor. Will definitely make this again!
Murphy Jenkins
Jul 29, 2024So easy to make and the ingredients are readily available.
Tavares Buckridge
Jul 15, 2024The dressing is so simple but so good. I've used it on other salads too.