Get ready to elevate your salad game with a vibrant, mouth-watering Roasted Beet Potato Salad that's about to become your new obsession! This isn't just another boring side dish – it's a stunning, flavor-packed masterpiece that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, the creamy comfort of perfectly cooked potatoes, and a zesty dressing that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or simply treat yourself to a gourmet experience, this recipe is your ticket to culinary stardom!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 60 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Beets, roasted and diced
- Potatoes, cubed and boiled
- Red onion, chopped
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Wash and trim the beets, leaving about 1/2 inch of stem attached to prevent bleeding during roasting.
- Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While beets are roasting, wash and cube potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
- Cook potatoes for 10-12 minutes until fork-tender but not mushy. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Once beets are roasted, let them cool for 10 minutes. Carefully remove foil and peel the skin using disposable gloves to prevent staining.
- Dice the roasted beets into similar-sized cubes as the potatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted beet cubes, boiled potato cubes, and finely chopped red onion.
- Create the dressing by whisking together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the beet and potato mixture, gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped dill over the salad and gently mix.
- Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tips
- Beet Roasting Hack: Wear disposable gloves when handling roasted beets to prevent staining your hands and cutting boards.
- Potato Perfection: Make sure to salt your potato boiling water and test for doneness with a fork – you want them tender but not falling apart.
- Flavor Enhancing Tip: Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes after dressing to allow the flavors to meld and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Serving Suggestion: This salad can be served warm, at room temperature, or chilled, making it incredibly versatile for any meal or occasion.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This salad actually tastes even better the next day, so don't be afraid to prepare it in advance for meal prep or gatherings.
- Customize Your Creation: Feel free to add crumbled feta cheese or toasted nuts for extra texture and flavor complexity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
