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    Mediterranean-Style Beet Salad Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    If you have been looking for an interesting way to eat beets, perhaps something a bit more sophisticated than marinated beets, then now is the time to try them prepared Mediterranean style.

    Well, some people may say that they do not like beets, yet if they know the health-filled benefits of eating them, they may just change their minds.

    Mediterranean-Style Beet Salad on a white tray.

    Beets are known to help lower your blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and boost your stamina (think beet juice for your next workout!), and they also appear to have some anti-cancer properties.

    When you think about your health in terms of what you eat - to remain in and to achieve glowing health - beets are a must to add to your plate. If you have leftover greens, do not toss them!

    The beet greens are the same, oftentimes more nutritious than the tuber below the soil. Just give them a good rinsing off, and you can eat them raw, steamed, or however, you like, combing them with chard and other leafy greens.

    Here are a couple of simple add-ons to the salad: if you would like to bring in a bit of dairy (sheep or goat), then feta cheese is a complete match in our minds.

    If you desire even more of a Greek dining experience, then arrange a handful of your favorite olives around the plate and dive in as is, or combine it with a Greek-style burger on the side.

    Mediterranean-Style Beet Salad Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 10 min Cook: 45 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs. red beets
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 green onion, sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Mediterranean-Style Beet Salad preparation.

    Preparation

    1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a light boil and add the beets.
    2. Boil the beets until fork tender, 30 to 45 min, and let them rest until cool.
    3. Peel off the skin and cut the beets into cubes.
    4. In a bowl, combine the diced beets, garlic, green onion, olive oil, cilantro, and season to taste.
    5. Toss everything gently, serve right away, or refrigerate.
    Mediterranean-Style Beet Salad on a white tray.

    Mediterranean-Style Beet Salad Recipe

    Most people think of pickled beets and say, "No, thank you." Serve them some Mediterranean-style beet salad, and they will be asking for seconds. Style matters.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 220 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs. red beets
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 1 green onion sliced
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a large saucepan of water to a light boil and add the beets.
      2 lbs. red beets
    • Boil the beets until fork tender, 30 to 45 min, and let them rest until cool.
    • Peel off the skin and cut the beets into cubes.
    • In a bowl, combine the diced beets, garlic, green onion, olive oil, cilantro, and season to taste.
      2 garlic cloves, 1 green onion, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, ¼ cup olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Toss everything gently, serve right away, or refrigerate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 178mgPotassium: 757mgFiber: 6gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword beet, mediterranean style, recipe, salad
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    Filed Under: Paleo Recipes, Paleo Sides, Veggies and Appetizers Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, diet: vegan, diet: vegetarian, good for leftovers, Paleo Autoimmune-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Nightshade-Free Recipes

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    1. Courtney H

      January 24, 2023 at 2:19 pm

      Could you use canned or jarred pickled beets instead?

      Reply
      • Paleo Leaper

        January 24, 2023 at 3:35 pm

        If no fresh beets available you can of course.

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