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Beet Salad (Photo by Erich Boenzli)
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5 from 3 votes

Deliciously Simple Steamed Beet Salad

This deliciously simple steamed beet salad is ready in 15 minutes. And by using the right beets, it’ll leave you with a clean cutting board and clean hands.
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: steamed beet salad
Servings: 2
Calories: 522kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium golden beets, peeled and chopped in ¾” cubes (about 2 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces lettuce
  • 4 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  • Peel and cut beets into 4” cubes.
    2 medium golden beets, peeled and chopped in ¾” cubes (about 2 cups)
  • Bring water to a boil and steam beets in a steamer basket for 15 minutes (or until fork tender).
  • Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, sugar, and salt.
    4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 4 tablespoons orange juice, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt
  • Place lettuce on a plate. Add steamed beets. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Top with crumbled cheese.
    4 ounces lettuce, 4 ounces feta or goat cheese, crumbled
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition

Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 41g | Sodium: 1940mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 648IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 328mg