Raw Beet Salad Recipe {Citrus Vinaigrette} | Self Proclaimed Foodie (2024)

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Raw Citrus Beet Salad is a gorgeous, bright, and incredibly easy to make vegan super food side dish salad recipe bursting healthy flavor.

It will even have non-beet lovers asking for more.

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Why this recipe works:
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Why this recipe works:

This easy vegetarian side dish is almost a cross between a salad and a coleslaw.

Fresh beets have never tasted so good. It is seriously amazing how only a few ingredients can come together to create something with so much flavor.
This recipe is easy to make. In as little as 15 minutes you can serve it up, although the longer it sits, the more the flavors develop.
Delicious healthy ingredients! We’re talking bright, vibrant super food.
Even people who swear they don’t like beets end up loving this raw beetroot salad.

How to make this recipe:

Beets come with a thin layer of skin that will need to be peeled. Then remove the stem, shred beets, and add to bowl.
Add zest and juice from entire orange. Add zest and juice from lime to taste (this amount is subjective).
Add olive oil and toss to combine. Add salt to taste and toss, once again, to combine.
Add chives just before serving.

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Recipe tips:

You can either thinly shave or grate the beets. Using a food processor with the grater blade will make easy work and easy clean up. You can use a box grater, but beets will splatter and stain.
Don’t discard the beet greens! You can throw them int a smoothie or saute them up as a side dish.
The grated beets can be dressed and kept in the refrigerator, covered well, for a couple of days. They become more tender but don’t lose their texture, and the mixture becomes even sweeter as the beet juices mingle with the citrus. Toss again before serving.

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There are so many sweet and savory beet recipes that can be made with fresh or roasted beets. Here are some of my favorites.

Beet Brownies
Shredded Beet and Kale Salad
Roasted Garlic Beet Hummus
Red Velvet {Beet} Cinnamon Rolls
Fresh Beet Soup
Roasted Root Vegetables
Bee t Potato Salad
Roasted Beet Feta Salad

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Raw Citrus Beet Salad Recipe

Prep15 minutes mins

Total15 minutes mins

Servings 4

Author Krissy Allori

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Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

▢ 3 medium to large beets peeled and trimmed*
▢ 1 valencia orange with zest
▢ 1 lime with zest
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ salt to taste
▢ 1/2 cup chives minced

Instructions

Shred beets and add to bowl. Add zest and juice from entire orange. Add zest and juice from lime to taste (this amount is subjective).
Add olive oil and toss to combine. Add salt to taste and toss to combine.
Add chives just before serving.

Notes

You can either thinly shave or grate the beets. Using a food processor with the grater blade will make easy work and easy clean up. You can use a box grater, but beets will splatter and stain.
Don’t discard the beet greens! You can throw them int a smoothie or saute them up as a side dish.
The grated beets can be dressed and kept in the refrigerator, covered well, for a couple of days. They become more tender but don’t lose their texture, and the mixture becomes even sweeter as the beet juices mingle with the citrus. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal, Carbohydrates: 11g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 48mg, Potassium: 291mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 310IU, Vitamin C: 28.2mg, Calcium: 33mg, Iron: 0.7mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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This post was originally created in July 2014 and has been updated with process photos, helpful information, and recipe tips. Don’t worry – I didn’t change the recipe!

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I shall try this, sounds yummy.
And to share:
Grate raw beets, grate raw carrot. Add a squeeze of lemon and toss veges together in this.
Blend or crush 3 cloves of garlic with any salad or olive oil.
Put all into a bowl or plastic bag, toss so that it’s all combined.
To serve, add a few sunflower and roasted pumpkin seed and perhaps chopped water chestnuts.
I usually make this a day before and leave the beets/carrot to marinate in the garlicky oil (refrigerated) overnight.
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I’ve made a variation of this adding shredded carrots and copped walnuts with an orange juice dressing. The friend I made it for absolutely loved it. Raisins are also a nice addition
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1. Your take on this recipe sounds fabulous..I’m gonna try it! Thx for sharing.
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I’ve made this with red beets and golden beets. Love it!!!! This is the only way I’ll eat beets now and it’s a winner in my bi-weekly rotation. To be honest, plain beets taste like grass to me, but the citrus flavors make beets sing!!! I used a Cuisinart food processor (6-cup, heavy duty) with the fine shred blade, then I minced up the leftover chunky pieces with a chef’s blade. Ordinarily, I don’t cook with salt, but did add 2 T EVOO and 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt to my 3.5lbs worth of beet salad. Thanks for this fantastic recipe!!!
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Great recipe, I love the orange and lime flavours with the beetroot, it’s a winner, many thanks 🙏
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This is the very best way to eat beets – the citrus dressing makes this an absolutely divine salad. I served it over power greens.
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Wonderful summer recipe to not heat up the kitchen. Enjoyed it thoroughly.
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1. I found your recipe searching for different preparation offers as a way to consume my garden full of beets. This recipe caught my interest since there are few beet recipes where raw or uncooked beets are used. I love this salad idea! Kinda like coleslaw with similar crunch. I did not have a fresh orange when preparing so added a heaping tablespoon of orange marmalade. The sweetness definitely took it to “coleslaw” with the lime zest and juice it was excellent. Could add this to dome shredded cabbage for extra crunch and profound pinkness.
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Made it and loved it. It is a fabulous summer salad. Recently, following the less-than-ideal food consumption that occurs over the Christmas and New Years holidays, I found myself craving this salad again. My fridge is stocked, and I’ll happily be making it again today!
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I love this salad , can’t wait for my family to try it.
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Hey, can you please provide the sources of the statements you are making in the health benefits section above? Just wondering because by law, health claims cannot be made about a food or supplement unless proven in at least two double blind placebo trials with a large amount of participants. Thanks; can’t wait to see the scientific research.
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1. Hi Eliza, As stated in the post, I just did a quick google search for “health benefits of beets” and I summarized what I found. I’m not making any specific claims and haven’t collected any scientific research on my own; I simply summarized what I found. Personally, I love to eat anything I can grow in my garden and really just love the taste of fresh beets. Sounds like you’re not a big fan of beets and/or don’t believe they can be that good for you? 😉
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2. This is literally a salad recipe and that’s all it has to be. If you are questioning that beets in general are healthy for you then just Google and read a scientific paper of your choice and conduct unnecessary experiments.
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This is my go to beet recipe. Its simple and fantastic. Sometimes I add spiralized carrots and/or apple. Getting ready to make for a worksite I coach at to demonstrate that beets can be yummy!
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Raw Beet Salad Recipe {Citrus Vinaigrette} | Self Proclaimed Foodie (2024)

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What is the best way to eat raw beets? ›

Raw beets can be tough, so they must be sliced or grated ultra-thin to be crispy and edible. They're great in slaws, salads and relishes. Raw beets can also be spiralized.

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Can you eat beet skin raw? ›

A: Yes, you can eat raw beets. They are often served peeled and sliced, but they are safe to eat with the skin on. (15) You can eat raw beets plain or with seasoning. Alternatively, you can add raw beets to a salad for a sweet crunch.

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How do you cut raw beets for salad? ›

How to Cut Beets

Cut off the root end and the stem end using a Hardy Slicer.
Peel the skin using a Vegetable Peeler or Paring Knife.
Place the beet flat side down on the cutting board and cut into slices of desired thickness.
Stack the slices to cut into planks.
Cut the planks crosswise to dice.

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Who should not eat raw beets? ›

Who Should Avoid Beetroot? Beets are high in oxalates, which can lead to kidney stones. If you've had kidney stones, avoid beets or eat them only as a rare treat. Oxalates can also contribute to gout, a type of arthritis, so eat beets sparingly if you're at risk.

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What happens to your body when you eat raw beets? ›

Beetroots and beetroot juice have been associated with numerous health benefits, including improved blood flow, lower blood pressure, and increased exercise performance. Many of these benefits are due to their high content of inorganic nitrates. Beetroots are delicious raw but more frequently cooked or pickled.

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Is it OK to eat raw beets everyday? ›

While it may seem like a good idea to have beets daily because of their benefits, you may need to exercise caution when eating them. Eating beets or drinking beet juice may lead to kidney stones, a potential food allergy, or stool or urine color changes.

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Moreover, beets are low in calories with zero cholesterol and a small amount of fat. However, the root is high in sugar and carbohydrates, so while you can consume the greens on top of the root in unlimited quantities, you should only have the root a few times a week. Beets are best from early spring to late fall.

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How to make beet root salad? ›

Unwrap the beets and let them cool. Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins. Cut into 1/2-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.

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How to Eat Beetroot for Weight Loss?

Beetroot juice: Beetroot juice is a low-calorie option. ...
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Is it better to roast or boil beets for salad? ›

The softest texture will be the boiled beets, the roasted beets will be tender, but will still have a little “bite” to them. The steamed beets will be somewhere in the middle. If using the beets in a salad, or serving them as a side dish, I prefer the roasted or steamed beets.

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Is it better to peel beets hot or cold? ›

Once sufficiently cool enough to handle, cut both the top and root to leave the beet whole, then grab a rough kitchen towel and gently peel the beets by rubbing the skin off with your hands under the towel.

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Do raw beets need to be cooked? ›

Cooking beets decreases the bioavailability of dietary nitrate from the food, meaning raw beets deliver more dietary nitrate.

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Eating beets raw or juicing and roasting them may be more beneficial than boiling them. Beetroots, commonly known as beets, are a vibrant and versatile type of vegetable. They're known for their earthy flavor and aroma. Many people call them a superfood because of their rich nutritional profile.

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Cooking beets decreases the bioavailability of dietary nitrate from the food, meaning raw beets deliver more dietary nitrate.

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Delicious. Roasted with goat cheese. – The classic, all-time favorite preparation. Roast beets until they are tender and juicy, then eat them with some spicy greens and piquant goat cheese.

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