Fresh & Colorful Beet and Apple Salad – Salade de betterave et pomme

Atsuko

February 19, 2024

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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières

This fresh and vibrant salad combines earthy beets with sweet and tangy apples for a perfectly balanced flavor. Tossed in a light maple syrup and olive oil dressing, it’s both refreshing and satisfying. For an extra crunch and a hint of richness, try adding walnuts or your favorite nuts!

Expense

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Preparation

10 mins

Baking time

Rest time

Ingredients

1 Portions

Metric Imperial

100 g

Boiled beets
30 g

Apple
3.75 ml

Lemon juice
A moderate amount of walnuts or almonds (if available)
3.75 ml

Maple syrup
3.75 ml

Olive oil
Salt Appropriate amount
Pepper Appropriate amount

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

For 4 people

400g of Boiled beets
1 Apple
1 tablespoon of Lemon juice
A moderate amount of Walnuts or Almonds (if available)
1 tablespoon of Maple syrup
1 tablespoon of Olive oil
An appropriate amount of Salt
An appropriate amount of Pepper

How to make it:

1/ Prepare the Apple: Cut the apple into 1cm cubes, place them in a bowl, add lemon juice, and mix to prevent browning.
2/ Dice the Beets: Cut the boiled beets into 1cm cubes and add them to the bowl with the apples. Gently mix to combine.
3/ Chop the Walnuts: Roughly chop the walnuts into small pieces.

4/ Assemble the Salad: Add the chopped walnuts, maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the apples and beets. Mix well until evenly coated, then serve.

⭐️Tips & Variations⭐️

⭐ Perfect Pairings: This salad pairs beautifully with sautéed meat or fish as a side dish. You can also enjoy it as a light lunch with a slice of crusty bread.

⭐ Refreshing for Summer: With its vibrant colors and crisp flavors, this salad is especially refreshing on hot summer days.

⭐ Maple or Honey?: If you prefer, you can swap maple syrup for honey for a slightly different sweetness.

⭐ Herb It Up!: For extra freshness, try adding chopped parsley or chives, just like in the photo!