Beet and Apple Salad Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)

This beet and apple salad recipe is a little sweet, a little savory, and totally delicious. A hearty fresh salad made with fresh herbs and a simple 5-minute cider vinaigrette.

This salad is great to serve with a cozy bowl of homemade stew or slow cooked protein of your choice. This salad is vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian – so perfect for anyone at your table!

I love a hearty salad that brightens up these colder months. A fresh chopped salad with a punchy apple cider vinaigrette is the perfect accompaniment to any dinner on your table. The beets can be steamed or eaten raw (we like them raw) which have a really nice texture paired with the apple.

This salad is rich in fiber and nutrients, and is a great option if you want a salad that lasts a few days. The apple and beets taste amazing the next day after sitting in the dressing, it’s just as good the next day.

This Hearty Beet and Apple Salad Recipe Is:

• Bright
• Fresh
• Colorful
• Loaded with Nutrients
• Sweet
• Tangy
• Vegan, gluten free, vegetarian

The Perfect Make Ahead Beet Salad Recipe

This beet and apple salad is a fantastic and simple recipe to make ahead. Great for a busy weeknight, for entertaining, or just for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking.  I like to prep the salad of these ahead of time, and allow the vegetables to sit in the fridge to marinate in the dressing. 

This is one salad that really holds up in the fridge and won’t wilt like most salads.  Check out all my make ahead meals on The Herbeevore for some inspiration to help you prep, keep, store, and eat!

What’s In This Apple Beet Salad Recipe?

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• Beets: you can use steamed beets or fresh chopped beet root (raw beets are actually amazing and have a really nice crunch!).  I’d recommend trying it with raw beets, but if you only have steamed or canned beets, that works too.  These steamed beets are amazing and last a long time in the fridge… so I usually like stocking up!
• Apples
• Olive Oil: I like to use this delicious Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.  For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
• Apple Cider Vinegar, which may surprise you but it gives the cookies a little extra tang which is really fantastic! I love using this organic apple cider vinegar with the mother which has a great flavor.
• Garlic
• Dijon Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture, this Dijon is a favorite in our pantry… I’d stay clear from yellow prepared mustard for this recipe.
• Maple syrup: for natural sweetness without the refined sugar, I’d definitely recommend using a natural maple syrup over sugar in this recipe.  And don’t even think about using fake pancake syrup… only the real deal maple syrup in this recipe!  (Being married to a Canadian, I have to add that disclaimer)  🙂
• Salt & Pepper 
• Parsley

Easy Beet Salad Recipes

This beet and apple salad is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time.  Even faster than ordering takeout!

1. In a large bowl, add the chopped beets and apples and mix.
2. In a mason jar, add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, and maple syrup. Seal the lid with a mason jar and shake well for 2 minutes until the dressing ingredients are well combined.
3. Pour the dressing over the beets and apples, and stir well.  Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
4. Top with fresh parsley, serve, and Mangia!

Gluten Free Salad Recipes for the WIN!

This gluten free beet and apple salad recipe is a simple meal to make without the wheat. I’m all about making recipes gluten free when I can. Gluten free cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around gluten free pantry staples and swapping in a few wheat-less ingredients you can make healthier meals for you and your family.

I made a list of my 125 favorite gluten free pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my gluten free recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and healthy recipes are fantastic meals for everyone at your table.

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