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Marinated beets and apples over mixed greens on blue plate.

Marinated Beet and Apple Salad


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5 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 2 hours+
  • Yield: 4-5 1x

Description

This Zingy Marinated Beet and Apple Salad is a simple healthy salad that’s vegan, paleo friendly, and full of flavor! It’s rich in antioxidants, easy to make, and great for a seasonal side dish! 


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 4 medium red beets
  • 1 Granny Smith apple
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or raw sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika or cayenne (omit for nightshade free)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon gluten free Worcestershire sauce or tamari sauce + 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • Lettuce, optional
  • Optional Toppings – herbs of choice, 1/4 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds, nuts, peppercorns and sliced banana peppers (omit for nightshade free)

Instructions

  1. Steam washed beets in 1 inch water and a dash of salt for 20 minutes at medium-high heat on stove top. Allow to cool.
  2. Once beets are softened and steamed, peel and chop them into quarters.
  3. Thinly slice the apple (remove core) and combine with the beets in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and paprika. Set aside.
  5. Drizzle the oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce mixture over the beets and apples. Then add in the dry seasoning mixture and toss together.
  6. Place coated beets and apples in the fridge (covered) for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours to marinate.
  7. Remove the salad from the fridge and add optional toppings. Place the beet and apple salad on a bed of lettuce and drizzle with extra marinade before serving, if desired.
  8. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 25 min
  • Category: salad
  • Method: mix
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 187
  • Sugar: 17.5 g
  • Sodium: 70.1 mg
  • Fat: 11.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
  • Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg