Cucumber and Beet Salad

This delicious Cucumber and Beet Salad can be made in under 20 minutes. It’s layered with the flavor of sweet beets, a tangy mustard vinaigrette and crunchy cucumbers plus feta, onions, and dill.

Why you'll love this cucumber beet salad

• It’s easy to assemble. If you take the shortcuts (buy cooked beets) then all you need to do is slice and then assemble. Super easy.
• It’s nutrient dense. This healthy salad uses a lot of different plants to make sure you’re eating a well-rounded diet.
• Great way to try beets. Beets are a controversial veggie. You either love them or you hate them. There doesn’t seem to be any in between. But this cucumber and beetroot salad is layered with flavors so that the beet favor isn’t overpowering.

Cucumber Beetroot Salad Ingredients

• Dijon Mustard
• Maple Syrup
• Lemon Juice
• Salt
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Beets: The beets should be steamed and then thinly sliced. Using canned beets or roasted beets is a good substitute.
• Cucumber: The cucumbers should be thinly sliced.
• Red Onion: The onion should be thinly sliced.
• Feta Cheese: The feta should be crumbled. This is optional but highly recommended.
• Dill: The fresh dill should be roughly chopped.
• Pumpkin Seeds: Sunflower seeds are a good substitute.

How to make this Beetroot and Cucumber Salad recipe

1. To make the salad dressing, combine the mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil into a small dish. Stir until completely combined.

2. To make the salad, layer the beets, cucumbers, and onions on a platter or bowl.

3. Next sprinkle the dill, feta, and pumpkin seeds on the platter. And finish with the dressing.

Tips for making the best beet and cucumber salad recipe

• To steam beets, bring water to a boil, add peeled beets to a steamer pot. Cover and let cook for about 30-40 minutes.
• A food processor was used to make sure that the beets, cucumbers, and onions were evenly sliced. However, you can use a knife or mandolin.
• This is a similar food processor to what I used but it’s quite large. If you don’t need a larger capacity food processor, this one is smaller and more affordable.
• Fresh mint is a good substitute for dill.
• The feta is optional. However, it's recommended. It's a creamy compliment to the tang of the mustard dressing. 
• Please note that this recipe does not fit core AIP diet. However, if you omit the feta cheese it does fit the modified AIP diet. Cheese is a reintroduction.

How to cook beets

I recommend taking a very easy shortcut and buying cooked beets. That way all you need to do is slice the beets. However, if raw is your only option, then you’ll need to steam them in advance.

To steam the beets, bring water to a boil, add peeled beets to a steamer pot. Cover and let cook for about 30-40 minutes.

How to thinly slice beetroot and cucumbers

A food processor was used to make sure that the beets, cucumbers, and onions were evenly sliced. However, you can use a knife or mandolin.

This is a similar food processor to what I used but it’s quite large. If you don’t need a larger capacity food processor, this one is smaller and more affordable.

Can we eat beetroot and cucumber together?

Absolutely! Combining the two veggies is a good way to add crunch, flavor, and texture to a Beet cucumber salad.

What are some good recipes for beets?

If you like beets, then you’ll love these recipes.

• Coconut Beet Latte
• Nomato Sauce
• Sweet Beet Juice

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Helpful Info for All Recipes

• I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
• I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
• The majority of my recipes are core AIP or include notations for modified AIP and reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, check out this post regarding 'What is the AIP diet?' or ask in advance.