Onion Beet Salad

Name: Onion Beet Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 9 servings.
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

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

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 18x12-in. piece of heavy-duty foil in a 15x10x1-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.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 135 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 318mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Baked Beet Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2007

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annrms

Feb 3, 2017

Used this recipe along with the Roasted Beet Wedges recipe using the fresh rosemary instead of basil. Yum! I sliced them instead of cubing them and used apple cider vinegar.
nana4b1g

Aug 28, 2012

Absolutely awesome!I changed it a bit, as I used already cooked beets. Nice to find such a yummy salad for beets
swandlw

Apr 17, 2012

Delicious!!
kknepper

Aug 17, 2011

very fresh and zingy, very tasty
sdonoghue

Sep 5, 2010

This was amazing, and impressed a very finicky family.
Geri Glaser

Dec 29, 2009

very, very good and festive.