Serves: 3-4

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 beets, cut in half
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Capers
• Chopped pickles
• Hot sauce
• Chopped parsley or dill

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. Toss the halved beets in a baking dish with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover the baking dish and roast the beets in the preheated oven until they are tender.
4. Once the beets are cooked, let them cool, then rub off the skins.
5. In a bowl, combine the roasted beets with any juices from the baking dish.
6. Add capers, chopped pickles, and a dash of hot sauce to the beets.
7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley or dill for added flavor.
8. Toss everything together until well combined.
9. Serve the beet salad as a delicious and nutritious side dish or as part of a meal. Enjoy!

ALLERGIES:

SF (Shellfish-Free)

GF (Gluten-Free)

DF (Dairy-Free)

EF (Egg-Free)

NF (Nut-Free)

V (Vegetarian)

Variations of the Beet Salad:

1. Goat Cheese and Walnut Beet Salad: Add crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts to the roasted beets for a creamy and nutty twist.
2. Orange and Feta Beet Salad: Toss the beets with segments of fresh orange and crumbled feta cheese for a burst of citrusy and tangy flavors.
3. Balsamic Glaze Beet Salad: Drizzle balsamic glaze over the roasted beets for a sweet and tangy dressing.
4. Roasted Beet and Quinoa Salad: Mix the roasted beets with cooked quinoa, chopped herbs, and a lemon vinaigrette for a hearty and nutritious salad.
5. Beet and Arugula Salad: Combine the roasted beets with peppery arugula, toasted pine nuts, and a lemony dressing for a refreshing and flavorful salad.
6. Beet and Apple Salad: Add sliced apples, toasted pecans, and a honey mustard dressing to the roasted beets for a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors.
7. Beet and Chickpea Salad: Mix the roasted beets with canned chickpeas, chopped red onion, and a tahini dressing for a protein-packed and flavorful salad.
8. Mediterranean Beet Salad: Combine the roasted beets with chopped cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and a Greek-inspired dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano.
9. Beet and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad: Toss roasted beets and goat cheese with fresh arugula and a balsamic vinaigrette for a simple yet elegant salad.
10. Beet and Avocado Salad: Mix roasted beets with diced avocado, sliced red onion, and a lime-cilantro dressing for a creamy and zesty salad.
11. Beet and Lentil Salad: Combine the roasted beets with cooked lentils, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and a lemon-herb dressing for a hearty and nutritious salad.
12. Asian-Style Beet Salad: Toss the roasted beets with shredded carrots, sliced snow peas, chopped cilantro, and a soy-ginger dressing for an Asian-inspired twist.
13. Beet and Goat Cheese Spinach Salad: Mix roasted beets with crumbled goat cheese, baby spinach, toasted walnuts, and a balsamic vinaigrette for a delightful and flavorful salad.
14. Beet and Blueberry Salad: Combine the roasted beets with fresh blueberries, feta cheese, and a honey-lime dressing for a burst of sweet and tangy flavors.
15. Beet and Cranberry Salad: Mix roasted beets with dried cranberries, toasted almonds, baby kale, and a maple-balsamic dressing for a festive and colorful salad.