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Pickled Beet Salad

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

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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. 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. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

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Questions

How long does Pickled Beet Salad take?

As written, 35 minutes: 15 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (20 minutes): "Add 1.5 lbs sliced red beets and simmer for 20 minutes until fork tender, then drain and cool."

Can I make Pickled Beet Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pickled Beet Salad 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.

Does Pickled Beet Salad contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup pecan halves, chopped. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Pickled Beet Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 18 g of carbohydrate in about 210 calories, with 5 g protein and 14 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Pickled Beet Salad keep?

Once dressed, the arugula will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Pickled Beet Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. Store the pecans at room temperature so it stays crisp. It does not freeze.

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