Pickled Beet Salad

Name: Pickled Beet Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern American
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs red beets, sliced; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt; 4 cups baby arugula; 1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped; 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Tender fresh beets quick pickled in apple cider vinegar, served over peppery greens with toasted pecans and tangy goat cheese.

35 minEasyServes 4210 cal/serving

Southern AmericanSaladStovetopVegetarianLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs red beets, sliced
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
2 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp kosher salt
4 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 cup water, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp kosher salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs sliced red beets and simmer for 20 minutes until fork tender, then drain and cool.
3

Arrange 4 cups baby arugula on a platter and drizzle with 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.
4

Scatter the cooled red beets, 1/2 cup chopped pecan halves, and 4 oz crumbled goat cheese over the top.

Questions

Can I make Pickled Beet Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz goat cheese, crumbled. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Pickled Beet 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 Pickled Beet 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. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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