Beet Salad

I used organic olive oil rather than vegetable. So very tasty!

Great tasting and very healthy. I used red leaf lettuce because I had it on hand and it was straight from the garden. I tore it into bite-size pieces. Also I used fresh beets that I had cooked the night before. The dressing is very tasty and different from the usual. I also added some finely chopped toasted pecans just because I always like the nutty crunch and great flavor. I love the combination of the flavors and will definitely make this again. This does deserve a fancier name than just “beet salad”.

I really loved the tangy tart/sweet aspect. After adjusting the recipe down to 2 portions, you’re just better off whisking the ingredients in a measuring cup (old school 🙂

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This has been my “go to” recipe for company. Always a hit. The last time I accidentally doubled the dressing so I just saved it in a container to use next time…..which will be soon!

Added dried cranberries. Made it two dinner parties in a row!

A friend made this with cubed roasted sweet potato to which she added olive oil, onion & garlic powder and used goat instead of feta. Delicious!!!!

This was a hit at a birthday potluck dinner. Some folks avoid nuts and/or dairy, so I divvied the lettuce/spinach/dressing mixture onto five large romaine leaves as individual salads (instead of the endive) on a platter. People chose feta or shaved parm topping; toasted almonds and extra cheese were in a small side dishes. I used both gold and red beets for color; and used an immersion blender rather than drag out the heavy equipment, but otherwise followed the recipe as written. Will certainly make it again.

This salad is a home run! I don’t even enjoy beets. Like at all. But being tired of the same ‘ol, same ‘ol and wanting something different from the starch and cooked veggie staple to go with the pork tenderloin I was making, I chose this salad and pan fried brussel sprouts with bacon. I followed the recipe to the letter with the exception that instead of endive, I used a combination of spring mix and mache lettuces. Roasting the (as suggested, small) beets wasn’t a big deal and I’m thinking they taste better than jarred and that’s why I’ve stayed away from the veggie in the first place. I also took the advice of another reviewer and added some toasted walnut pieces to the salad. The vinaigrette is *beautiful*. I thought a full tsp of thyme would be too much. Nope! I used a grainy dijon mustard which made it look almost poppyseed. It was only the two of us eating dinner, so I drizzled the vinaigrette over the salad as opposed to tossing everything together. Very pretty. Very tasty. Not sure why the pic has mushrooms as the recipe doesn’t call for them. This is a beet salad, not a beet and mushroom salad? In any event, this recipe, as is, is definitely being added to my binder of go-to recipes.

Not yet, but I am going to. Question, why put mushrooms in the photo and not the recipe?

I want to try this but I am confused. The picture looks like there are slices of mushroom in the salad but they are not listed in the ingredients – are there mushrooms or are my eyes playing tricks on me?

I made this exact salad in culinary school. It’s really nice.

Took a gamble and made this for company last night and it was very well received! Love receiving compliments on a meal! The dressing is very nice but did make some small changes using only one tablespoon of Dijon and used fresh basil instead of thyme (added after blending) and a bit more honey. I roasted the beets just wrapping in foil and roasting until the meats seems tender when inserted with a skewer (depending on size, could be an hour or so). A tip for peeling is to hold the beet in a paper towel and rub, the skin will come right off. I prefer Goat Cheese on a beet salad and so did our guests but had the Feta available for Hubs. I didn’t use any endive, it would make a pretty presentation but I personally find it bitter. I will definitely make this again! Thank you!

I have made this salad multiple times including dinner parties and everyone loves it. The only thing I changed is that I add toasted walnut pieces which I think is essential. The thyme dressing is amazing.

Regarding my last message. Use a potato peeler for your beets i do.

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On a whim I bought packaged beets from Trader Joes and was looking for something fun to use them. Hubby sprang a last minute business dinner on me so what better time to try a new recipe?! This salad is delicious. There were only 7 of us so I halved the recipe, left out the endive and added shredded carrots for color. Thanks to other posters, I used the full recipe of dressing and it was perfect. Hubby’s client asked me to send him a bottle of my ‘special dressing’. Gotta love that!

loved the beets! great salad dressing too. i forgot to add the feta cheese, but it was very light and flavorful. i thought the endives would be nice for the presentation, but it would totally have been fine without it. nobody really ate the leaves either.

This recipe was wonderful….I axed the Belgian endive and added candied pecans and it has become one of my favourite salads! I have also done it with toasted slivered almonds and it was equally delicious! The dressing is really nice to use on any salad.

I added walnuts and used a bag of “spring mix” salad.

Love this! I wanted something quick and easy after work today so I cheated by using canned (not pickled) beets, and I was done in 5 mins. The dressing is perfect.