Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHeronsBeet Salad Recipe

Beet Salad Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time2h
Serves4

Roasted and pickled beets served with fromage blanc.

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Ingredients

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Roasted Beets

Pickled Beets

For Serving

Method

Roasting Beets

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Beets

    Wash the beets thoroughly under running water. Trim the tops and root ends.

  3. 3

    Season Beets

    Drizzle the beets with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Rub the oil and seasoning evenly over the surface.

  4. 4

    Wrap and Roast

    Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

  5. 5

    Cool and Peel

    Remove the beets from the oven, allow them to cool slightly, then unwrap and peel the skins off. You can use gloves to avoid staining your hands.

Pickling Beets

  1. 6

    Prepare Pickling Liquid

    In a medium saucepan, combine water, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black peppercorns, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

  2. 7

    Pickle the Beets

    Once the pickling liquid is boiling, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly. Place the roasted beets in a jar and pour the pickling liquid over them. Let them cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Salad

    Slice the pickled beets into wedges. Arrange them on a serving plate or bowl.

  2. 9

    Add Fromage Blanc

    Spoon the fromage blanc over the sliced beets.

  3. 10

    Garnish

    Sprinkle fresh dill or parsley over the top for garnish before serving.

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