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Beetroot Salad with Fresh Mint
March 28, 2010 by shankari
Filed under Soups/Salads
Sunday with Marlena Spieler
I have heard a lot of folks mention that they do not like beetroot and always wonder why? I love beetroot salads, beetroot halwa and beetroot steamed and seasoned with mustard seeds and a tiny bit of coconut. This recipe is a lot different from what I am used to and was surprised at how delicious it tastes with simple ingredients that you will most definitely have at home. We used pomegranate flavored balsamic vinegar for this salad.
Beetroot – 4
Balsamic Vinegar – ½ tsp
Olive oil – ½ tsp
Mint Leaves – 3 T, cut thinly
Salt & pepper to taste
- Cut the beetroot in half and steam for about 20 minutes.
- Peel and cut into small dice.
- In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper
- Pour the dressing over the beetroot and mix it well.
- Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.
If you want add a kick to this, you can finish with a dash of harissa. Mel has a recipe for harissa. Eileen also has an awesome salad.
There are people who will look at me and say “what beet fruit?” I like almost in all forms. With balsamic vinegar, I have to go slow on that one.
Use very little of the balsamic vinegar and see if you like the taste or maybe just lemon juice?
I dont get it either! I love beets! Especially beet greens. My favorite beet dish is kerala style pachadi.
I have not had the pachadi you are talking of, I should look for a recipe now.
Simple enough, I just need to get the beets. I like beetroot salad too, love the pairing with onions
You mean raw onions or sauteed with beetroot?
I’ve only just gotten into beets and so I’m constantly looking for new recipes. This looks delicious!
I am sure you will enjoy this recipe. Let me know how you like it