Beet Caprese Salad Recipe – This simple yet delicious Beet Caprese Salad is the perfect hors d’oeuvre or side dish for any meal. Featuring nutrient-rich beets, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil all drizzle with olive oil, this beet salad is sure to become a favorite. Plus, it’s an amazing recipe to make for guests. Feel free to use a mix of golden and red beets to really make this easy salad stand out. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the beet Caprese salad recipe
- 1 1/2 lbs (600g) cooked beets (about 3-4 medium beets), sliced
- 12-16 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Beet Caprese salad Recipe
You’ll love this beet salad recipe with a twist! We use beets instead of tomatoes and the result is amazing. Beet and mozzarella make a super combo in this light, yet satisfying salad.
How to make beet caprese salad
We use cooked beets, but you can cook them easily by yourself (check the directions in the tips section). Simply slice the beets 1/4-inch thick, slice the mozzarella, then arrange them on a rectangular or oval platter. Drizzle with good-quality olive oil and season with salt and pepper. A few chopped basil leaves will provide all the freshness to elevate this simple beet salad to something everyone will rave about!
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Directions
1. To make the beets Caprese salad recipe: Start by layering slices of cooked beets on a serving platter.
2. Tuck slices of mozzarella in between each beet slice. Arrange the slices of beets and mozzarella cheese so you can see every layer in an alternate.
3. Season generously the beet Caprese salad with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped basil (or parsley). Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the beet Caprese salad recipe
Here are a few suggestions to make this beet salad recipe even better:
- You can cook beet yourself to make the beet salad, see the instructions below.
- You can use fresh Italian parsley instead of basil.
- Keep the salad refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.
- Serve the beet Caprese salad with slices of toasted bread for a nice crunch!
Can we cook beets instead of buying cooked beets?
Sure you can cook beets on your own. We use the Instant Pot for that, it’s quick and super easy. Place the trivet of your Instant Pot in the bottom of the insert, add one cup of water, then arrange 3 or 4 whole beets, trimmed, but unpeeled. Pressure cook for 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the beets. Peel the beets after cooking: the skin goes off easier, and this is less messy. Slice the beets and chill until ready to serve the beet Caprese salad.
Can we substitute the fresh mozzarella?
Fresh Mozzarella is a classic to this Caprese salad. Another option would be burrata which is creamy and mild in flavor – But messier in presentation if you slice it. So if using burrata, arrange the sliced beets to cover a larger round plate, and set up the whole burrata in the center. Season and drizzle with olive oil.
How to keep beet caprese salad leftovers
You can keep the beet salad leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days.
More beet salad recipes
- Simple Sesame Beet Salad
- Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Beet and Carrots
- Raw Chioggia Beet Salad
- Beet & Citrus Winter Salad
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