Description
This Pickled Beet Salad is a vibrant and tangy side dish featuring tender boiled beets, sharp red onions, and briny green olives. Tossed with a zesty lemon and honey vinaigrette, and fresh herbs like parsley and mint, it makes a refreshing accompaniment perfect for summer meals or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1/2 small-medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 small-medium boiled beets, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup finely minced parsley
- 1/2 cup finely minced mint
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (about 20) pitted green olives, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Beets: Boil the small-medium beets until tender, usually about 30 to 40 minutes. Allow them to cool, then peel and dice into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the Onion: Thinly slice half a small-medium red onion to add a sharp and crisp bite to the salad.
- Chop the Olives and Herbs: Finely chop the green olives, parsley, and mint so their flavors meld well throughout the salad.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced beets, sliced onions, chopped olives, parsley, and mint. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure each component is coated.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to marinate. Serve chilled as a vibrant side dish or light appetizer.
Notes
- Boil beets in salted water for added flavor and quicker cooking.
- The salad can be made up to a day in advance to deepen the flavors.
- Adjust honey quantity according to your sweetness preference.
- Use fresh herbs for best taste and aroma.
- Great served alongside grilled meats or as part of a mezze platter.
Keywords: pickled beet salad, beet salad, Mediterranean salad, lemon beet salad, olive salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, beet recipe