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Beet salad in a white bowl with parsley sprinkled on top and a spoon on the side.
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5 from 1 vote

Simple Beet Salad with Walnuts and Fresh Parsley

Beets are an easy vegetable to cook and can make a very nutritious salad.
Total Time2 hours
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

  • garlic press
  • Saucepan
  • grater
  • salad bowl
  • Vegetable peeler

Ingredients

  • 2 medium red beets, boiled, peeled, & grated
  • ¼ cup raw walnuts, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, from olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp parsley, chopped, optional

Instructions

  • Boil red beets until soft, then let cool.
    2 medium red beets,
    Beets on a white plate.
  • Peel and grate the boiled beets.
    Shredded beets in a white plate with a grater on the side.
  • Mix the beets, walnuts, and garlic.
    ¼ cup raw walnuts,, 2 cloves garlic,
    A glass bowl of shredded beets mixed with walnuts using a spoon.
  • When ready to serve, mix with mayonnaise and garnish with parsley. You may add salt to taste (optional).
    2 Tbsp mayonnaise,, 1 Tbsp parsley,
    Mixing in mayonnaise into beet salad with a spoon, with salt on the side.

Notes

To make this salad ahead of time, prep the ingredients beforehand and mix all together only when you're ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg