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    Pickled Beet Salad

    Published: Nov 4, 2022 · Modified: Oct 2, 2024 by Diana Reis · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Pickled beets, crisp apples, shredded carrots, green onions, and blue cheese infused balsamic dressing over mixed greens is a fresh combination without a lot of fuss.

    close up of finished salad topped with pickled beets

    .Let’s be honest. I love beets, but cooking them takes a little while and sometimes you just don’t need the fuss. This easy pickled beet salad features the earthy taste of red beets without the hassle of cleaning and cooking fresh beets.

    This flavorful salad uses simple, affordable ingredients and tastes like a million bucks. 

    The simple salad dressing is made with three simple ingredients. It is made creamy by shaking blue cheese crumbles vigorously along with the oil and balsamic vinegar in a jar. 

    Serve along side a simple main dish like Creamy Prawn Risotto or a Tri Tip Sandwich with Peppers and Onions. Top with your favorite protein like Cast Iron Grilled Chicken Breast or Italian Grilled Chicken Thighs for a quick and easy meal.

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    • Ingredients
    • How to Make It
    • Substitutions
    • Diana’s Tips for Success
    • Top tip
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    Ingredients

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    Ingredients
    How to Make It
    Substitutions
    Diana’s Tips for Success
    Top tip
    Related Recipes
    📖 Recipe
    Easy Pickled Beet Salad Recipe
    Pickled Beet Salad
    Blue Cheese Balsamic Dressing
    pickled beet salad ingredients

    Pickled Beets- These are an inexpensive and time saving option for using beets in a salad. They come in both a can and jar ready to use and stored in a tangy brine. 

    Apples- Sweet firm apples like Honeycrisp or Gala apples are delicious in this salad. Green apples like Granny Smith are nice for a little more tart flavor.

    Mixed Greens- You can keep it simple with the box of cleaned mixed greens. I love to add some peppery arugula to the mix as well. 

    How to Make It

    Blue Cheese Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • Start by making the salad dressing. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, blue cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small container with a lid, like a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake the dressing to emulsify.
    close up of shaken dressing

    Prepare the Salad

    • Place cleaned mixed greens into a large salad bowl.
    • Dice canned beets and apples into ¼ inch pieces. Grate the carrots and chop the green onions (just the green tops). Place it all in the bowl and dress before serving.
    • Toss the salad until all of the greens are nicely coated with the vinaigrette and serve as a simple side dish. 
    salad assembled in glass mixing bowl

    Substitutions

    There are no real rules for making salads so if you are missing an ingredient or prefer something different, give it a try. 

    • Feta Cheese can be used instead of blue cheese. The tangy notes pair well with the beets and sweet balsamic dressing. The small curds will also break up the in the vinaigrette to make it creamy. 
    • Apple cider vinegar can be used in place of balsamic since it is a bit sweet.
    • Red onions can be added either instead of or in addition to the green onion for some extra bite.

    Diana’s Tips for Success

    Use a jar and shake the vinaigrette for a really well mixed dressing. Vigorous shaking will make sure that those little pieces of blue cheese crumble will dissolve and make this dressing thicker than a traditional vinaigrette and a bit creamy.

    Top tip

    Take the time to trim the skin. A nicely trimmed thigh will cook up with perfectly crisp skin all over.

    Storage

    Unfortunately, mixed greens don't really last once they have dressing on them. However, the prepped ingredients for this salad can be stored for quick assembly.

    Wash mixed greens and store them with fresh herbs and green onion in an airtight container, like a food storage bag, with a few clean paper towels to extend their life.

    close up finished salad

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    📖 Recipe

    pickled beet salad with dressing on white plate

    Easy Pickled Beet Salad Recipe

    Earthy beets, sweet apples, carrots, and green onions on a bed of mixed greens are the perfect combination for a no-fuss side salad. Add an easy, three ingredient blue cheese balsamic vinaigrette for a big punch of flavor to make it even more satisfying.
    5 from 7 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Lunch, Salad, Salads, Side Dish, Side Dishes
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Salad Dressing: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 People
    Calories: 148kcal
    Author: Diana Reis

    Equipment

    • Equipment
    • Cutting Board
    • Large Bowl
    • Jar with Lid

    Ingredients

    Pickled Beet Salad

    • 4 Cups Mixed Greens
    • ¾ Cup Pickled Beets diced
    • ½ Cup Carrot grated
    • ½ Cup Sweet Apple diced
    • ¼ Cup Green Onion diced

    Blue Cheese Balsamic Dressing

    • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 3 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
    • 2 Tablespoon Blue Cheese crumbles
    • Salt and Black Pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Start by making the salad dressing. Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, blue cheese, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small container with a lid, like a mason jar. Secure the lid and shake the dressing to emulsify.
    • Place cleaned mixed greens into a large salad bowl.
    • Dice canned beets and apples into ¼ inch pieces. Grate the carrots and chop the green onions (just the green tops). Place it all in the bowl and dress before serving.
    • Toss the salad until all of the greens are nicely coated with the vinaigrette and serve as a simple side dish.

    Notes

    Substitutions
    • There are no real rules for making salads so if you are missing an ingredient or prefer something different, give it a try. 
    • Feta Cheese can be used instead of blue cheese. The tangy notes pair well with the beets and sweet balsamic dressing. The small curds will also break up the in the vinaigrette to make it creamy. 
    • Apple cider vinegar can be used in place of balsamic since it is a bit sweet.
    • Red onions can be added either instead of or in addition to the green onion for some extra bite.
    Diana’s Tips for Success
    • Use a jar and shake the vinaigrette for a really well mixed dressing. Vigorous shaking will make sure that those little pieces of blue cheese crumble will dissolve and make this dressing thicker than a traditional vinaigrette and a bit creamy.
    • Bonus- Using a jar to make the dressing means it is already in a storage container. Pop it in the fridge to use for up to one week.
    Storage
    Unfortunately, mixed greens don't really last once they have dressing on them. However, the prepped ingredients for this salad can be stored for quick assembly.
    Wash mixed greens and store them with fresh herbs and green onion in an airtight container, like a food storage bag, with a few clean paper towels to extend their life.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3232IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Sara says

      November 04, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      This was a delicious salad! Love how easy this was to make, especially the dressing!

      Reply
    2. Patty at Spoonabilities says

      November 04, 2022 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      The apples and blue cheese in this salad are the star of the show for sure! This was truly the most delicious salad I've had in ages. I will be making this over and over again.

      Reply
    3. Aimee Mars says

      November 04, 2022 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      Easy, refreshing and all around a hit! I made this for a party and there wasn't much left. That is a big statement considering it was next to cheese dip 🙂

      Reply
    4. Dana says

      November 04, 2022 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is super tasty! And it's beautiful, too. Makes a great centerpiece at the table!

      Reply
    5. Beth says

      November 04, 2022 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is an easy, festive, flavorful salad that I will enjoy all year round! I love salads and may or may not eat this for breakfast too - yum!

      Reply
    6. Tavo says

      November 05, 2022 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      This pickled salad was fantastic! I enjoyed it very much! I'll make it again soon!

      Reply
    7. Justin says

      November 05, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      Had this at a restaurant and wanted to try it myself, so easy and delish!

      Reply
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