Beet and Apple Salad Recipe

Beets: a misunderstood veggie that seems to split a group into two camps…the lovers and the haters. To me, there are few vegetables sweeter, prettier and tastier than the sliced beet. You cannot go wrong serving them with a soft cheese, such as goat or blue cheese, and a simple vinaigrette. Let’s hear it for Team Beets!

This Beet and Apple Salad recipe is a favorite of mine because it’s a great mix of savory and sweet, and the red hue of the beets is simply beautiful (and perfect for a holiday meal). What’s even better? You can even get your beets right from the can.

Prepare and serve this simple salad at your Christmas dinner and you’ll provide your guests with the opportunity to try out the contentious beet in all its glory. I have full confidence that you’ll draft a few more players onto Team Beet!

Photo by: Paul Whicheloe for Katie Brown Weekends

Beet & Apple Salad

What you’ll need…
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cans sliced beets
1 Fuji apple
1/4-cup crumbled blue cheese
1-2 teaspoons chopped parsley

Get started…
1. Make dressing: Whisk together honey, vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
2. Rinse and drain beets.
3. Cut apples into slices.
4. Toss beet and apple slices with dressing, coating well. Top with blue cheese and parsley.

To complement your Beet and Apple Salad, try these tasty recipes for Beef Filet with Cranberry Tarragon Butter, Potato Gratin, and Orange and Olive Salad with Basil Vinaigrette.