Beetroot Salad with Pomegranate Recipe
Beetroot Salad with Pomegranate is crisp and colorful with grated beets, carrots, fresh herbs, and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing. No cooking needed.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Equipment
- 1 Box grater or food processor with the shredding/grating disc
Ingredients
- 3 medium beetroot
- 3 large carrots
- 1 medium Spanish onion finely chopped (see notes)
- ½ bunch fresh parsley chopped (about ½ cup finely chopped)
- ½ bunch fresh dill chopped (about ½ cup finely chopped)
- 1 large pomegranate deseeded
- ⅓ cup pumkin seeds optional
Tahini Dressing:
- ¼ cup tahini or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons pomegranate molasses or balsamic glaze, or balsamic vinegar
- 1 large lemon juice (plus more to taste)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate the vegetables: Peel the beetroots and carrots as needed. Coarsely grate them using a box grater or food processor fitted with a shredding attachment.
- Combine: Add the grated beets and carrots to a large bowl with the onion, parsley, dill, and pomegranate seeds.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar or pomegranate molasses until creamy, adding water as needed to reach a pourable consistency.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve: Garnish with additional pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs, and pumpkin seeds, if desired, and serve.
Notes
Onion substitutions: For 1 medium Spanish onion, use 1 medium red onion (about 1 cup finely chopped), 2 medium shallots (about ½ cup finely chopped), or 6 scallions (about ½ cup thinly sliced).
Nutrition: One serving packs 32% DV fiber, 36% folate, 21% zinc, and 17% iron—plus vitamin C to help enhance plant-based iron absorption.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 9689IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 3mg
