Sweet Potato and Golden Beet Salad
Aug 10, 2021, Updated Mar 06, 2023
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Fall in love with this Sweet Potato and Golden Beet Salad.
The Sweet Potato and Golden Beet Salad is a dish that the whole family will enjoy. Golden beets and sweet potatoes join forces in a salad full of flavor & nutrition!
Let’s face it, most salads are green. If you are ready to mix it up then you should know that sweet potatoes are great for more than just pie. We know that sweet potatoes are filled with nutrients (Vitamin, B6, Vitamin C and Vitamin D)! They also contain Iron, Magnesium and Potassium. You can learn all about Sweet Potatoes from our Ask The Produce Expert series featuring Sweet Potatoes from Wada Farms. We feel strongly that sweet potatoes make a powerful base for any salad!
So, how about in a salad with golden beets? Whoa! Not to be outshined, the golden beet is heart-healthy and known to lower blood pressure just like red beets. What’s the difference between the red beet and the golden one? Not much really. Both are nutrient powerhouses. Golden beets are sweeter in taste, and less earthy in flavor.
The combination of sweet potatoes and golden beets will give your taste buds a flavor profile like never before. Sweet potatoes and golden beets play nicely together and the apple cider vinaigrette dressing makes it complete. The gold and orange colors brighten up any picnic table or summer BBQ. It also blends in well with Fall colors. This salad works perfect as a side dish or a quick snack. And you can enjoy it year-round!
Sweet Potato and Golden Beet Salad
Ingredients
- 3 Golden Beets
- 2 Sweet Potatoes
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1 tsp Cilantro optional
- 1 tsp Sunflower Seeds optional
- Pinch Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use your vegetable peeler to remove the outer layers from both the beets and potatoes.
- Cut your vegetables into cubes.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and add the beets and the potatoes. Remove and drain when both are tender (6-8 minutes).
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, water and S/P. Whisk well.
- Once the beets and potatoes are cool, pour Apple Cider Vinaigrette Dressing over and coat well.
- Garish with sunflower seeds and cilantro for a bit of crunch and a flavorful burst of color.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Related: Roasted Sweet Potato and Beet Salad
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