Charred Beet and Walnut Salad

Name: Charred Beet and Walnut Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs beets (fresh), peeled and cut into wedges; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and halved; 3 tbsp red wine vinegar; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp fresh horseradish (grated) or prepared horseradish; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (optional); 2 cups arugula (optional for serving)

A trendy modern Russian salad featuring roasted beets with caramelized edges, toasted walnuts, and a tangy horseradish vinaigrette. Earthy, nutty, and sophisticated.

50 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

RussianSaladOvenVeganGluten-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs beets (fresh), peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and halved
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh horseradish (grated) or prepared horseradish
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
2 cups arugula (optional for serving)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.
2

Toss 2 lbs peeled and cut into wedges beets (fresh) with 1 tablespoon of 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until beets are tender and edges are caramelized and charred.
4

While beets roast, toast 1/2 cup toasted and halved walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
5

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, remaining oil, 2 tsp fresh horseradish (grated) or prepared horseradish, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp fresh thyme (optional), salt, and pepper.
6

Remove beets from oven and let cool slightly.
7

Arrange beets on a plate and drizzle with the horseradish vinaigrette.
8

Scatter walnuts over the top.
9

Add 2 cups arugula (optional for serving) if desired.
10

Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

Questions

How long does Charred Beet and Walnut Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Charred Beet and Walnut Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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