Sugar-Free Beetroot Salad
Brighten up your table with this gorgeous and nutritious Sugar-Free Beetroot Salad, a vibrant side dish that's as healthy as it is flavorful. Featuring tender, earthy beets paired with zesty lemon dressing, fresh parsley, and crisp red onion, this salad is a celebration of wholesome, natural ingredients. Ready in under an hour, it's completely free of added sugars while offering the option to elevate it with creamy feta cheese and crunchy walnuts for extra texture and flavor. Perfect for those seeking a gluten-free, heart-healthy, and vegetarian-friendly recipe, this chilled beetroot salad is ideal as a refreshing side dish or light appetizer. Simple to prepare and packed with antioxidants, it’s a colorful, nutrient-dense addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium fresh beetroot
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup feta cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup walnuts (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Start by washing and trimming the beetroot to remove any dirt and greens.
Place the beetroots in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Boil the beetroots for about 30 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
Once cooked, drain the beetroots and let them cool enough to handle. Peel the skin off, which should come off easily after boiling.
Chop the cooked and peeled beetroot into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and dice the red onion, then add both to the bowl with the beetroot.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the beetroot mixture and toss to coat everything evenly.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, garnish with crumbled feta cheese and walnuts, if using.
Serve chilled, and enjoy your refreshing sugar-free beetroot salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1091 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.4 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 53 mg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 2337 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.0 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.9 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 478 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2350 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
