Beet Salad With Pumpkin Seeds Recipes

BEET SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Scrub beets and steam until soft. Remove from heat and cool.
• Peel and quarter beets. Thinly slice each quarter piece into 1/2 -inch slices. Place in bowl.
• Whisk together balsamic vinegar, mustard, basil, salt and pepper. Add olive oil and whisk until well combined. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour dressing over beets. Add pumpkin seeds and green onions to beets. Gently toss to combine.

BEETS WITH HORSERADISH AND PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place all the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with the olive oil. Wrap together tightly and bake until tender, 65 to 70 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Peel off the skin. (You may need the help of a paring knife.)
• Slice the peeled beets 1/4-inch thick and arrange the slices on a serving tray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, horseradish, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Taste to adjust seasoning.
• In a small skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat, shaking back and forth, until they emit a popcorn-like smell, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Spoon the sour cream dressing on top of the beets and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Serve beets warm or chilled (see Tip).

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Wash and place each beet in tin foil. Roast for 45 - 1 hour -- depending on size. (I pull my beets out when they are individually done, so that the smaller ones don't get overcooked) The beets taste better when they are undercooked.
• Let cool on the counter for 15 minutes. With gloves, peel the beets and cut into cubes.
• Stir honey with mustard in a medium bowl until combined; slowly whisk in lemon juice and salt. Add beets, gently toss to coat.
• If making in advance, bring to room temperature before serving.