Name: Tabbouleh-Inspired Beet Salad
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, prepared; 2-3 beets, peeled and grated; Beet greens, reserved and chopped; 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped; 3-4 scallions, thinly sliced; 4 springs oregano, leaves finely chopped and stems discarded; 2-3 tbsp olive oil; ¼ cup vinegar (your favorite kind); salt & pepper to taste; optional: pinch of red pepper

Tabbouleh-Inspired Beet Salad

June 27, 2022 4:17 pm Published by Chester County Food Bank

AuthorChester County Food BankCategoryFresh2You

Inspired by traditional tabbouleh which is made with bulgar wheat, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and onion - this salad showcases beets and parsley along with pantry staple, rice.

Yields4 Servings

1 cup rice, prepared

2-3 beets, peeled and grated

Beet greens, reserved and chopped

1 bunch parsley, finely chopped

3-4 scallions, thinly sliced

4 springs oregano, leaves finely chopped and stems discarded

Dressing

2-3 tbsp olive oil

¼ cup vinegar (your favorite kind)

salt & pepper to taste

optional: pinch of red pepper

Prepare the rice according to package directions

Prepare all of the vegetables and herbs and add to a large mixing bowl.

Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the vegetable mixture.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if using.

Ingredients