Baby Beet and Walnut Salad
A vibrant, earthy salad featuring tender baby beets, toasted walnuts, and often a tangy vinaigrette. It typically combines the beets with fresh greens like arugula or spinach, crumbled cheese such as goat or feta, and a simple dressing. This dish is a popular modern salad found in many Western cuisines, particularly in American and European-inspired cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This salad is a balanced, nutrient-dense dish, not particularly high in any single macronutrient. It is an excellent source of fiber, folate, manganese, and healthy fats from the walnuts, with a rough calorie estimate of 250-350 per serving depending on dressing and cheese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Folate | 120 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 110 mg |
Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Beets have a unique nutritional profile, containing betalains, the pigments responsible for their deep red color, which have antioxidant properties. The pairing with walnuts is a classic, as the nut's healthy fats help absorb the fat-soluble nutrients from the beets.
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