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    Beet Salad

    Published: Apr 28, 2016 · Modified: May 21, 2021 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 29 Comments

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    Colorful vegan beet salad with crunchy celery, peppers, and grape tomatoes topped with a delicious balsamic dressing and garnished with sesame seeds. This beet salad is literally a celebration in a bow!

    Beet salad served in a black bowl
    Beet salad -a celebration recipe

    For my birthday this year, a good friend of mine gave me an amazing book 'Share' - A cookbook that celebrates our common humanity by Women for Women International (WFWI).

    The underlying message of Share is simple: for all our apparent diversity―as individuals, societies, and nations―our actions, however small, can have an exponential, positive influence both on the world and the lives of others. Nothing more beautifully conveys our interdependence than the food we eat. The recipes featured in this uplifting book―provided by contributors who are all actively engaged in humanitarian issues, as well as women from the eight countries in which Women for Women International (WfWI) work.

    ingredients for Beet Salad

    I am in love with the illustrations in this book. The night I received this book, I was up past midnight going through it. One recipe that caught my eye right away, was a beet salad recipe by Zainab Salbi, founder of women for women international. I love beets and they had many ingredients that I use every day.

    Last weekend I finally decided to make this recipe.  As I was making it, I wasn't sure how it would come together. However, when I tasted it, the flavors were out of this world! The flavors of sesame seeds, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and fresh ginger along with all the chopped veggies were heavenly. This probably is one of my most favorite salads and I am going to make this again and again.

    Beet Salad garnished with sesame seeds

    Variations

    I made some changes to the original recipe:

    1. Instead of using raw beets, I used roasted beets
    2. Substituted carrots with fresh orange pepper that is now in season
    3. Added grape tomatoes

    I followed the rest of the recipe and it indeed was a celebration of colors and taste on my plate and my mouth!

    My dear friend, Tulika Bhatia, thank you for this priceless gift that I will always treasure!

    Here is the recipe for beet salad that is full of surprises, it is colorful, beautiful and healthy!

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    Beet Salad

    A celebration recipe
    Prep Time20 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 326kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 4 small roasted beets
    • 1 medium orange bell pepper
    • 2 celery ribs
    • ½ cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves
    • 1 avocado
    • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger grated
    • 1 table spoon of sesame seeds I toasted them lightly
    • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
    • 6 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
    • salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Cut the roasted beets, celery and orange bell pepper into small, even half inch cubes. Place in a salad bowl. Add cherry tomatoes.
    • Peel and pit the avocado and cut the flesh into cubes. Add to the bowl and gently mix to combine.
    • Add the ginger, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Pour it in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season, gently mix, and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1215IU | Vitamin C: 51.9mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Amy says

      April 28, 2016 at 4:31 pm

      Looks incredible! YUM! Nothing better than a book that keeps you up past midnight too 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        April 28, 2016 at 4:32 pm

        Thank you Amy !

        Reply
    2. Love Served Daily says

      April 29, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Awesome

      Reply
    3. shakuntala says

      April 29, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      very healthy and colorful salad. And thanks for sending.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        April 29, 2016 at 1:00 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      April 29, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      Lovely!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        April 30, 2016 at 8:15 am

        Thank you Freda!

        Reply
    5. anindianhomemaker says

      May 01, 2016 at 5:51 am

      healthy salad need of the hour.

      Reply
    6. Sandhya says

      May 02, 2016 at 12:13 am

      What a great book on so many levels, Archana! I salute these amazing women too.
      Your salad is just so picture perfect! Love the flavor combinations and will try it soon.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 02, 2016 at 6:49 am

        Thank you Sandhya!

        Reply
    7. Alok Singhal says

      May 09, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Very good presentation, that is more than half the job done to make one hungry 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 09, 2016 at 2:56 pm

        Thank you Alok!

        Reply
    8. Monika says

      May 13, 2016 at 6:33 am

      So colorful and healthy.. yum..

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 13, 2016 at 6:39 am

        Best way to eat a lot of veggies and it is so tasty!

        Reply
        • Monika says

          May 13, 2016 at 6:40 am

          Absolutely 🙂

          Reply
    9. anyone4curryandotherthings says

      May 20, 2016 at 11:05 am

      love beets - love beet salads! Thank you.

      Reply
    10. Sudhir Suvarna says

      May 22, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Healthy. Would eat this for lunch.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 22, 2016 at 12:31 pm

        Thanks! It does make a great lunch!!

        Reply
        • Sudhir Suvarna says

          May 22, 2016 at 12:35 pm

          I add croutons to make it crunchy 🙂

          Reply
        • Sudhir Suvarna says

          May 22, 2016 at 12:39 pm

          Re-blogged. Hope people make more healthy foods.

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          • Archana says

            May 22, 2016 at 1:32 pm

            Thank you Sudhir! That was very kind of you.

            Reply
            • Sudhir Suvarna says

              May 22, 2016 at 1:33 pm

              anytime friend 🙂

    11. Sudhir Suvarna says

      May 22, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      Reblogged this on Suvarna Ventures and commented:

      Check out Archana's beet salad recipe. It's really very healthy.

      Reply
    12. Hammad Rais says

      May 23, 2016 at 6:25 am

      This does looks very healthy. Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 23, 2016 at 6:54 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    13. Pan says

      August 29, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      ? Love the picture !

      My very first blog post is titled My Favorite Salad, in the One the Side in the menu.. Not being a beet lover, I found I do find them ok raw.. But they went from ok to wow for me when I used them in my salad drizzled with aged balsamic vinegar and EVOO.. As I was perusing your menu, beet salad caught my eye.. And your salad is beautiful.. You really are talented, showcasing method and finish ?

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      • Archana says

        August 29, 2016 at 9:55 pm

        Thank you Pan for your kind words! Just read your favorite salad recipe. I can imagine how delicious beets drizzled with balsamic vinegar and evvo must taste! I love beets and I usually roast them to bring out the more deep flavor out of them. Love your blog and recipes. Very interesting to read so many wonderful recipes in your tiny kitchen!

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        • Pan says

          August 29, 2016 at 10:17 pm

          Thank you "munchly" ! My sis, munchkinontheroad, really has added new dimensions to my tiny blog..

          Reply
          • Archana says

            August 29, 2016 at 10:24 pm

            She sure has!! Good luck to both of you and I look forward to many more wonderful recipes!

            Reply

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