- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
- Calories
- 150 kcal
Quick summary
“This colorful salad is a delicious and healthy quick meal option. With its vibrant tones and mild flavors, it is a great way to include beets in your diet.”
What you need to know
- Salada de beterraba é nutritiva e versátil
- Ingredientes frescos e saudáveis
- Facil de preparar e combina bem com outros alimentos
Ingredients
Main
- 4 medium beets, cooked and cut into cubes
- 1 medium grated carrot
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Principal
- Begin by boiling the beets in salted water for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove, let cool, and peel.
- Meanwhile, prepare the carrot and red onion, placing them in a large bowl.
- Cut the cooked beets into cubes and add them to the bowl with carrot and onion.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Pour the sauce over the salad and mix everything gently so as not to crush the beets.
- Add the chopped walnuts and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving so the flavors mix.
- Serve on a beautiful plate or platter, decorating with green leaves, if desired.
Chef's tips
- Reserve o azeite e o vinagre em uma tigela separada antes de misturá-los para evitar queimaduras
- Use nozes como substituto de grãos para quem não gosta
- Adicione mais cenoura para aumentar a textura e o sabor
Variations
- Adicionar cubos de abacate para um sabor ainda mais suave
- Substituir a cebola por pimenta-do-reino picada
- Adicionar tomates secos para um sabor adicional
Substitutions
- Substituir nozes por amêndoas
- Usar cebola amarela em vez da cebola roxa
- Substituir azeite por óleo de girassol
How to store
The salad should be consumed immediately after preparation to maintain its flavor and texture
Can it be frozen?
Do not freeze, as cooked beets could lose their texture and flavor
What to serve with
- Com churrasco ou panqueca
- Sirva com uma salada de folhas verdes para uma refeição completa
Frequently asked questions
How do I maintain the texture of the beet?
Boil beets until tender but not mushy.
Can I add more walnuts for more texture?
Yes, you can add more nuts to increase the texture, but this may alter the flavor.
Can I add more carrots to give it more texture?
Yes, adding more carrots can increase the texture, but this may alter the flavor of the salad.
Can I replace balsamic vinegar with another type of vinegar?
Balsamic vinegar is ideal for its texture and mild flavor, but another type of vinegar can be used.
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