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I love a simple beetroot salad when I want something quick, fresh and full of flavor. I make this cooked beetroot salad with pre cooked beets, so there’s no boiling and the whole beet salad recipe takes about fifteen minutes of hands on time, plus a short chill in the fridge. Aged cheese, garlic and fresh dill turn plain beets into something you will want to serve at your family gatherings. 

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Why You’ll Love This Simple Beetroot Salad

This is one of my favorite beet salad ideas for warm days. This cold beetroot salad also makes a great lunch on a busy weeknight. The beets are already cooked, so there’s nothing else to prep. Serve it next to a heartier main like baked chicken and potatoes. It’s an easy beetroot salad with no real cooking involved. All the beetroot salad ingredients are easy to find at any regular grocery store. It’s also naturally gluten free, since beets, cheese, garlic and dill never needed a gluten substitute. You can enjoy it as a light side, or spoon it over avocado toast for a fast lunch.

Beetroot Salad Ingredients

Here are the beetroot salad ingredients you’ll need:

  • 350g (12.3 oz) cooked beetroot, cut into large chunks
  • 100g (3.5 oz) aged cheese (such as goat cheese or another sharp cheese), cubed
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Small handful fresh dill, finely chopped (about 2 tbsp), or 2 tsp dried dill if fresh isn’t available
  • Salt, to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp whole grain mustard
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Ingredients are super simple, and the salad is really delicious and easy to make.

How to Make This Easy Beetroot Salad Recipe

Preparing beets for a salad is simple when they’re already cooked. Here’s how it comes together.

Cut the Beetroot

Cut the beetroot into large chunks and add it to a mixing bowl.

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Add the Cheese and Garlic

Cube the cheese and add it to the bowl, then mince the garlic and add it in too.

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Add the Dill and Seasoning

Finely chop the dill and add it in, then season with salt.

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Mix It All Together

Add the olive oil and whole grain mustard, then mix gently until everything is well combined. I love adding mustard to a salad, it gives it a really nice boost of flavor.

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Pro tip: if you’re using store bought cooked beetroot, check the label first. You want plain beets with nothing added, no vinegar, sugar or preservatives, so the flavors in this salad stay balanced.

Chill and Serve

Let the salad rest in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before serving, so the flavors blend together.

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Simple Beetroot Salad with Aged Cheese and Dill

A quick, no-cook beetroot salad with aged cheese, garlic and fresh dill. Ready in about 15 minutes of hands-on time using pre-cooked beetroot.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 350 g cooked beetroot*, cut into large chunks 12.3 oz
  • 100 g aged cheese (such as goat cheese or another sharp cheese), cubed 3.5 oz
  • 3-4 garlic cloves minced
  • Small handful fresh dill finely chopped (about 2 tbsp) or 2 tsp dried dill if fresh isn't available
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp whole grain mustard

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Cut the beetroot into large chunks and add to a mixing bowl.
  2. Cube the cheese and add it to the bowl.
  3. Mince the garlic and add it in.
  4. Finely chop the dill and add it in.
  5. Season with salt, then add the olive oil and whole grain mustard.
  6. Mix gently until everything is well combined.
  7. Let the salad rest in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before serving, so the flavors blend together.

Notes

*Make sure your cooked beetroot has nothing added, no vinegar, sugar or preservatives. If you can’t find plain cooked beetroot, boil raw beetroot whole in water for 35-45 minutes, until a knife slides in easily, then cool and peel before cutting.

Substitutions and More Beet Salad Ideas

Want to switch up this beetroot and dill salad? Here are a few more beet salad ideas:

  • Swap the aged cheese for feta or parmesan
  • Use dried dill instead of fresh if that’s what you have
  • If you’d rather start from scratch, preparing beets for a salad just means boiling raw beetroot whole in water for 35 to 45 minutes, until a knife slides in easily, then cooling and peeling before cutting
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How to Store This Cold Beetroot Salad

Since this is a cooked beetroot salad, it holds up well in the fridge. Store it in an airtight container for up to 2 days. This beetroot and dill salad tends to taste even better the next day, once the flavors have had more time to blend.

FAQ

Is this an easy beetroot salad recipe for beginners?

Yes, this easy beetroot salad recipe only takes a few steps, and there’s no real cooking involved if you use pre cooked beets.

Can I use a different cheese?

You can use any aged cheese you like in this beet salad recipe. Feta and parmesan both work well.

If you make this, please let me know in the comments below!