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Quick Pickled Beet and Onion Salad

Side Dish 🥗Salad 🥗 Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻

Quick Pickled Beet and Onion Salad pairs tender canned beets with a bright, sweet-tangy vinaigrette and a bite of diced red onion. The balance of sugar, mustard, and white wine vinegar creates a clean, lively flavor that complements the earthiness of the beets. Serve chilled as a colorful side for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or alongside roasted meats.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook10 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Quick Pickled Beet and Onion Salad
  1. 1

    Drain the beets, keeping 1/4 cup of the liquid, and cut them into 1/4- to 1/2-inch slivers. Add the onions and toss.

  2. 2

    In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, mustard, and the reserved 1/4 cup liquid until dissolved. Add the vinegar and bring to a boil; remove from the heat and let it cool.

  3. 3

    Pour the mixture over the beet slivers and onions, toss, and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours. Take it out of the refrigerator and serve at room temperature.

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