Beets are great in so many things. Here you will find some of our favorite beetroot salads, spreads, and other side dishes with beets. There are 18 to choose from, each created by a different food blogger. We hope you love them as much as we do.
If you love beets as much as we do, but haven’t quite figured out what to do with them, we have the answers below.
Beetroot salads not only add a delicious and healthy side dish to the table, they also offer several health benefits. As a bonus, the deep crimson beets add a touch of color to your plate.
Choosing your beets
Disclaimer: Statements regarding health benefits are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.
Like most foods today, even the base ingredient has options. The three most common options for beets are:
Raw beetroot: Beets are a root vegetable, so you will want to wash them well, then use a vegetable peeler to remove the hard outer skin. We often use raw beets grated into a salad or soup.
Steamed beetroot: This is the most common way we eat beetroot, as it’s so easy to steam. Then simply cube and add to salad, slice and add to sandwiches, or mash it for baking.
Roasted beetroot: Roasting takes about the same amount of time and has the same uses as steaming. Roasting heats up the kitchen (great in the winter), plus it adds a richness in flavor.
Beet stems and leaves: Full of flavor and vitamins, they can be cooked and substituted for spinach, bok choy, swiss chard, or most other greens.
Who should eat beets?
Many people on restricted diets enjoy beets. Beetroot is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free and allowed on a paleo diet. However, their natural sugar content knocks them off of a keto diet.
People on a low-FODMAP diet are limited in quantity. If GOS or fructans are your issues, according to Monash University’s FODMAP app, you would be limited to only 20g.
There are several health benefits of eating beets as they contain potassium, manganese, and vitamins A, C, and folate. In addition, they are thought to both boost the immune system and lower blood pressure according to WebMD.
Beets can be used in every course of the meal
The list below is part of a beetroot recipe series.
- Before the meal or appetizers: Beetroot salad, sides, and spreads (this page)
- For the main course: Beetroot meals (coming soon)
- As a sweet treat: Baking with Beets: 12 Delicious, Sweet, and Healthy Beetroot Desserts
Our favorite beetroot salads, spreads and sides
Beetroot salads
Beetroot salads are colorful, healthy, and delicious. The flavour compliments a huge variety of ingredients. Below are six of our favorites.
Arugula Beet Salad with Goat Cheese
Arugula salad with diced beets, avocado, candied pecans, goat cheese, radishes, and oranges dressed in a lemon vinaigrette. This one is easy and great for lunch or dinner.
Russian Beet Salad with Feta
This salad uses cooked shredded beets as the main ingredient and is combined with creamy feta cheese and fresh garlic for a super delicious unique salad.
Roasted Beet Salad with Crispy Goat Cheese
This roasted beet salad with fresh oranges and creamy avocado is topped with the best crispy goat cheese, tossed with a flavorful orange honey vinaigrette and crunchy pecans.
Arugula Beet Salad with Feta and Walnuts
Healthy and nutritious this arugula beet salad is with feta, walnuts, olive oil and lemon dressing. It's a delicious gluten-free and keto lunch idea that can be made ahead and shared with family and friends.
Beet Salad with Apples, Raisins and Walnuts
A wonderful salad of beets, apples, raisins and walnuts, with a bright vinaigrette. Can be a meal or a side
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese & Citrus Vinaigrette
Delicious roasted beet salad with arugula, pistachios, and goat cheese. A perfect summer salad.
Beetroot based spreads and dips
Blended and smooth, beetroot makes for a colorful and tasty in base for spreads and dips.
Beet Relish
Beet relish is a delicious use of this seasonal vegetable. Use on sandwiches, charcuterie, or bruschetta.
Beetroot Chutney
Beetroot chutney is a tasty and healthy chutney variety made with grated beetroot, coconut, lentils, herbs, and spices
Roasted Beet Hummus
Homemade roasted beet hummus is simple to make with chickpeas, beets, lemon juice, tahini, and spices. The ingredients are blended together to create a vibrant and flavorful dip that is the perfect addition to a mezze platter or charcuterie board.
Roasted Beet and Walnut Dip (Gluten and Soy Free)
This roasted beet and walnut dip is healthy and easy to make. Full of vibrant color and flavor, it is great served with crackers or raw veggies and can even be used as a sandwich spread.
Beetroot sides
Beetroot chips, latkes, puris, rice, or just plain roasted, steamed - beetroot makes a fun, colorful, healthy, and tasty side dish.
Two Ingredient Beetroot Crisps
Home baked beetroot chips are easy to make and healthy to snack on. These are vegan and gluten free.
Steamed Beets Recipe
Steamed beets are a delicious root vegetable that’s super easy to prepare. Loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, they are a great addition to salads and sandwiches.
Roasted Beets Recipe
Roasted beets are a quick dish that you can incorporate into your favorite veggies. Chop beets, carrots, and sweet potato before baking to a sweet and crispy finish and serve.
Beet & Goat Cheese Latkes
Potatoes and beetroot pair beautifully in this spin on a traditional holiday treat. The goat cheese balances the flavor of the beets creating a tasty side dish.
Balsamic Oven Roasted Beets
Made with 5 ingredients including fresh beets, this easy balsamic roasted beets recipe is a great side dish or salad topper.
Beetroot Rice (Beetroot Pulao)
The color of the beetroot rice is just so beautiful that no one can say no to it. This beetroot pulao is different from traditional rice dishes and is very simple to make.
Sweet Beetroot Puris
These beetroot puris are a version of the Indian flatbreads that add a dash of healthiness to something really oily. It's also a great way to add some beets to the kids' diet.
Crispy Oven Roasted Beets with Herbed Yogurt Dip
These oven-roasted beets are hearty, tasty, a bit crispy on the outside, and ready to be dipped in a light and creamy herb yogurt dip.
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Which beetroot salads, spreads or sides will you try first?
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All look tasty.
I’m allowed beetroot on my dumb cholesterol lowering diet so I’ll look closely at these….anything to make food more interesting is good at the moment!!
Thanks for the ideas!
All these salads look and sound wonderful. Can’t wait to give some a try!
Such delicious ideas to use beet root! I am in love with the roasted beet hummus. So yummy!
I can’t wait to try some of these recipes! They look amazing and so delicious! Can’t wait to try these recipes!
So many delicious beet recipes! That beet hummus looks amazing.