Vidalia's Onion & Beet Salad Recipe

Name: Vidalia's Onion & Beet Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches golden beets, greens trimmed; 2 bunches red beets, greens trimmed; ⅓ cup honey; ⅓ cup cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ teaspoon salt; fresh coarse ground black pepper; 4 slices baguette, toasted; 3 ounces herbed goat cheese; 1 vidalia onion, thinly sliced; 4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce

Servings: persons

2 bunches golden beets, greens trimmed
2 bunches red beets, greens trimmed
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
fresh coarse ground black pepper
4 slices baguette, toasted
3 ounces herbed goat cheese
1 vidalia onion, thinly sliced
4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce

1
Put beets into two separate saucepans (to keep colors intact).
2
Cover with water and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce the heat and simmer beets 15 minutes or until tender.
4
Rinse beets separately under cold running water.
5
Rub off skins with an old kitchen towel or paper towels.
6
Cut beets in quarters.
7
Whisk honey, vinegar and thyme together in a small bowl.
8
Slowly whisk in olive oil, salt and pepper until blended.
9
Combine beets and 1/4 cup vinaigrette.
10
Spread each baguette slice with goat cheese and broil until brown on the top.
11
Combine lettuce, beets, onions and 1/3 cup vinaigrette; toss well.
12
Serve with goat cheese crostini.
13
You'll have leftover vinaigrette.

302

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches golden beets, greens trimmed, 2 bunches red beets, greens trimmed, ⅓ cup honey, ⅓ cup cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Vidalia's Onion & Beet Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vidalia's Onion & Beet Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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