Creamy Beet Salad Recipe

Try this simple beet salad recipe when you serve beets as a starter. Its unusual texture and piquant taste makes it a welcome alternative to crisp green salads or slaws.

Beet Salad with Creamy Horseradish Dressing

Prep time: 15 minutes (plus time to cook beets)
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 medium (about 1½ pounds) red beets, cooked, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • ½ recipe Creamy Horseradish Dressing
  • Snipped dill for garnish

Cut beets into ¾-inch cubes and place in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over the warm beets and toss to coat evenly. Garnish with dill.

Horseradish Dressing

2/3 cup

  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon drained prepared horseradish
  • Salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Whisk together in a small bowl salt and vinegar
  2. Gradually add oils until well blended
  3. Stir in cream and horseradish
  4. Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary


More beet recipes? Try these recommendations:

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