When my local farmer’s market had a glorious surplus of beets last weekend, I knew it was the universe nudging me to create something special. Beets are one of my all-time favorite vegetables, and one of nature’s most underrated superfoods. Rich in betalains, the antioxidant pigments that give beets their deep magenta hue and that support detoxification and cellular repair, beets are basically nature’s version of a detox app = they support liver function, reduce oxidative stress, and help our body clear out what it doesn’t need, with no subscription required!
They’re also incredibly grounding, grown deep in the earth, beets help us feel more rooted and calm, especially when eaten raw. Keeping them uncooked preserves their vibrant “life force” vitality, full of live enzymes, essential minerals, and a kind of energy we can actually feel! This simple yet elegant salad is my ode to Mother Nature, roots, connected, and full of life.
Recipe
Ingredients
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1 pound raw beets, peeled and thinly sliced with a mandolin
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1 ripe avocado, diced, sliced, or smashed
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1–2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional but recommended for the brightness if adds!)
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 large garlic clove, sliced crushed or finely minced (for steeping only)
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¼ teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
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⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice (if using), salt, pepper, and the crushed garlic. Let steep for 10+ minutes, then remove and discard the garlic. -
Dress the beets:
Place sliced beets in a large bowl. Pour over the garlic-infused dressing and toss gently to coat. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes, or longer. -
Assemble the salad:
Arrange the dressed beets on a serving platter or shallow bowl. Top with parsley, mint, and freshly diced avocado. -
Serve immediately to enjoy the avocado at its best.
Whether you’re beet-curious or a lifelong lover like me, this salad is a delicious way to stay rooted, radiant, and refreshed. Sometimes the simplest ingredients, straight from the ground are the ones that nourish us best, in all ways!
