Moroccan Beet Salad

Brighten your table with the vibrant flavors of Moroccan Beet Salad—a stunning side dish that combines earthy roasted beets with a zesty citrus dressing infused with warm spices like cumin and cinnamon. Tossed with fresh parsley, mint, and a hint of honey for balance, this salad is a refreshing medley of sweet, tangy, and herbal notes. Optional toasted slivered almonds add a satisfying crunch, making this dish as texturally exciting as it is flavorful. Ready in under an hour, this gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly recipe is perfect for everything from casual weeknight meals to elegant dinner parties. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that transports your taste buds straight to the heart of North Africa.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium beets
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and trim the beets, leaving about an inch of the stems attached to prevent bleeding during cooking.

Step 2

Place the beets in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 3

Drain and allow the beets to cool enough to handle. Peel the skins by rubbing them gently with your hands or a paper towel.

Step 4

Slice the peeled beets into bite-sized wedges or cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the beets and toss to coat evenly.

Step 7

Chop the fresh parsley and mint finely, then sprinkle them over the salad. Gently mix to distribute the herbs throughout.

Step 8

If using, lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant. Sprinkle them on the salad as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	470 grams (470.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	670

Total Fat 50.60g	65%
Saturated Fat 7.30g	37%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1854mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 50.60g	18%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 32.20g
Protein 10.70g	21%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237mg	18%
Iron 9mg	51%
Potassium 1573mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.0%

Protein: 6.1%

Carbs: 28.9%