Onion Beet Salad Recipe

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Everyone loves the tangy dressing on these mouthwatering baked beets. I’m always asked to bring this pretty dish to family gatherings.—Barbara Van Lanen, Salinas, California

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Onion Beet Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1 hour + chilling
  • Yield: 9 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 12 whole fresh beets (about 2-1/2 pounds), peeled and halved
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Place beets in a large resealable plastic bag; add 2 tablespoons oil. Seal bag and shake to coat. Place an 18-in. x 12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Arrange beets on foil; fold foil over beets and seal tightly. Bake at 400° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until tender.
  • Cool to room temperature. Cut beets into cubes; place in a large bowl. Add onion. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegars, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and remaining oil.
  • Pour over beet mixture; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, stirring several times. Serve with a slotted spoon. Yield: 9 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 135 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 318 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Onion Beet Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2007, p39

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Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by swandlw

Delicious!!


Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2011 by kknepper

very fresh and zingy, very tasty


Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2010 by sdonoghue@cogeco.ca

This was amazing, and impressed a very finicky family.


Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2009 by Geri Glaser

very, very good and festive.

 
 
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