Pickled Beet Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Pickled Beet Salad combining quick-pickled red onions and green olives with tender boiled beets, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon-honey dressing. This versatile salad can be served warm or chilled, offering a bright, zesty flavor with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes (for boiling beets)
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pickling Mixture
- 1/2 small-medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 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
Salad Add-ins
- 2 small-medium boiled beets, chopped into small cubes
- 1/2 cup finely minced parsley
- 1/2 cup finely minced mint
Instructions
- Quick-pickle the onions and olives: In a large serving bowl, combine thinly sliced red onion, finely chopped green olives, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, lemon zest, kosher salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Toss everything thoroughly and let the mixture rest for 30-45 minutes. This process allows the onions and olives to quick pickle, imparting deep flavor to the salad.
- Prep and add in the beets: Chop the boiled beets into small cubes and add them to the bowl. Add the finely minced parsley and mint as well. Toss the salad carefully until all ingredients are well mixed. Let the salad sit for an additional 15 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Enjoy: Serve the salad warm immediately or refrigerate and enjoy chilled over the next few days. The flavors intensify as it sits, offering a more pronounced pickled taste.
Notes
- The beets should be boiled until tender before using, which usually takes about 30-40 minutes. You can boil them whole with skin on for best results.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The quick pickle time is essential for flavor development, so don’t skip the resting periods.
- Adjust salt and honey according to taste preferences.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor impact.
Keywords: pickled beet salad, beet salad, quick pickled onions, Mediterranean salad, olive salad, fresh herb salad
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