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Home » Type » Salads » Beet Detox Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette – Your Body Will Start to Crave It

Beet Detox Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette – Your Body Will Start to Crave It

December 31, 2021 by Faith 7 Comments

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Naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory beets pair beautifully with carrot, parsley, pumpkin seeds, and an easy homemade pomegranate vinaigrette in this deliciously crunchy Detox Salad!

detox salad

Do you ever get a really weird craving? One of the most random food cravings I get every so often is for beets.

(Side Note: The last time a beet craving hit I made Borscht! All I can say is that if you think you don’t like beets, make this soup.)

Beet Detox Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette has just a few fruits and veggies, but it packs a huge punch of flavor in addition to the obvious nutritional benefits. Naturally sweet beets, carrot, parsley, pomegranate arils, and pumpkin seeds combine for a powerhouse of nutrition and flavor.

crunchy detox salad

I love whipping up a quick pomegranate dressing for this salad! With onion, balsamic vinegar, pomegranate molasses, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper, it has a nice balanced sweet/tart/savory flavor, and pairs perfectly with the veggies in the salad.

If you want to detox (or just like eating healthy), but don’t want to be restricted to nibbling on leafy greens, this salad is the way to go!

detox salad recipe with pomegranate vinaigrette

In This Article

  • The Health Benefits of This Detox Salad
  • The Best Beet Detox Salad Recipe with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
  • Tips for Making Detox Salad with Beet
  • Detox Salad FAQs
  • More Delicious Salads to Make
  • Beet Detox Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

The Health Benefits of This Detox Salad

Gorgeous, jewel-toned, deep crimson-colored beets are absolutely delicious. Earthy, but so sweet, they’re almost like candy.

However, unlike candy, beets provide fabulous antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxification support.

detox salad with beets

Beets are rich in betalain pigments (which help your body eliminate toxins) and are a good source of folate, potassium, manganese, and copper.

They’re also low in calories, high in fiber, and contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, and iron.

They are fabulous for purifying the blood and detoxing the liver. (You can read more about the health benefits of beets on Cleveland Clinic and Healthline.)

Eating beets raw is the best way to maximize their health benefits, and of course it’s the easiest way to prepare them (double win!), so I kept the beets raw in this salad.

healthy detox salad

Parsley is another ingredient that’s known for its antioxidant qualities. (You can read about it on Dr. Axe and Healthline.) 

Be sure you don’t skip the pomegranate arils, which are rich in antioxidants and may help prevent heart disease! And bonus, they add a lovely sweet pop of flavor. (You can read more about pomegranate on WebMD.)

Pumpkin seeds are a deliciously nutty, crunchy finishing touch. And they’re also a great source of several vitamins and minerals, like vitamin B3 and zinc. (Read more about pumpkin seeds on LiveStrong.)

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The Best Beet Detox Salad Recipe with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Ingredients in This Beet Detox Salad Recipe

detox beet salad recipe
  • Beet
  • Carrot
  • Parsley
  • Pomegranate arils
  • Pumpkin seeds

Ingredients in Pomegranate Vinaigrette

pomegranate vinaigrette dressing ingredients
  • Red onion
  • Balsamic vinegar (or your favorite vinegar or fresh lemon juice)
  • Pomegranate molasses
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Black pepper

How to Make Beet Detox Salad with Pomegranate Dressing

how to make beet salad
  1. Stir together all ingredients for the vinaigrette and set aside so the flavors can blend while you prep the veggies.
  2.  Shred the carrot.
  3. Shred the beet.
  4. Chop the parsley.
  5. Add the beet, carrot, and parsley to a large bowl.
  6. Add the vinaigrette.
  7. Stir together until well-mixed.
  8. The beets will stain the salad crimson. Right before serving, sprinkle the pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds on top.

Tips for Making Detox Salad with Beet

  • Know that beets will stain your hands. (And yes, also your urine!) It’ll usually wash off your hands after two or three washes, but you can wear food-safe gloves if you prefer.
  • You can swap out the balsamic vinegar in the pomegranate dressing. Instead of balsamic, you can use fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or any type of vinegar you like.
  • Add the pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds right before serving. The salad will keep well in a glass container in the fridge for up to 3 days; just top it off with these two ingredients right before serving.
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Detox Salad FAQs

What is Detox Salad Made From?

This salad contains beet, carrot, parsley, pomegranate arils, and pumpkin seeds. To bump up the nutrition even more, you can add up to 4 cups of chopped baby spinach leaves.

How Long Does Detox Salad Stay Good in the Fridge?

You can store this salad covered in a glass container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

beet salad recipe with pomegranate dressing

More Delicious Salads to Make

  • Detox Roasted Delicata Squash, Pardina Lentil, and Kale Salad with Maple-Pear Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Chickpeas, Kale, and Pearl Couscous
  • Glazed King Oyster Mushroom Recipe with Kale Salad and Maple Tahini Dressing
  • Lentil Salad Recipe with Herbed Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette
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Beet Detox Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette

By: Faith Gorsky
Naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory beets pair beautifully with carrot, parsley, pumpkin seeds, and an easy homemade pomegranate vinaigrette in this deliciously crunchy Detox Salad!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 139 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Pomegranate Vinaigrette:

  • 1 small red onion diced small
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Beet Detox Salad:

  • 1 large beet preferably organic, scrubbed and shredded
  • 2 medium carrots preferably organic, scrubbed and shredded
  • 1 small bunch organic fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
  • 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds toasted

Instructions
 

  • Stir together all ingredients for the vinaigrette and set aside so the flavors can blend while you prep the veggies.
  • Add the beet, carrot, and parsley to a large bowl along with the vinaigrette. Stir together until well-mixed. The beets will stain the salad crimson.
  • Right before serving, sprinkle the pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds on top.

Faith’s Tips

  • Storage: The salad will keep well in a glass container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Top with the pomegranate arils and pumpkin seeds right before serving.
  • Balsamic Vinegar Substitute: Instead of balsamic vinegar in the vinaigrette, you can use fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, or any type of vinegar you like.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beet Detox Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 331mg14%
Potassium 295mg8%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 5125IU103%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Calcium 26mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Detox Salad, Pomegranate Dressing, Pomegranate Vinaigrette
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This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on December 31, 2014. It was updated with more information on December 31, 2021.

Filed Under: Gluten Free, Paleo, Salads, Vegan Tagged: Beet Salad, Detox Salad, Pomegranate Vinaigrette

Comments

  1. Aika says

    May 14, 2019 at 2:52 am

    This salad looks really delicious and healthy! I can’t wait to make this at home. I’m sure my family will love this too. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
  2. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    January 5, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    I must admit I’m not the biggest beet fan, but this salad looks awesome. Definitely trying soon!

    Reply
  3. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    January 1, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    I love beetroots but I have to admit that I rarely eat them raw. This detox salad makes such perfect use of the humble beetroot and I definitely must make it!

    Reply
  4. Nora (A Clean Bake) says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:52 pm

    I could not have asked for a better way to use up all the beets in my fridge. These flavors are wonderful!

    Reply
  5. Erica says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Just gorgeous! I just emailed this to a friend of mine who loves beets!

    Reply

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