Just The Best Beet Salad - EVER!

In this video I visit my local farm, pick my own beets and put together my most favorite beet salad dish ever. Using the beets, beet greens, Greek yogurt, candied walnuts, agave syrup and aged balsamic vinegar I don' think there is a better salad out there.
Princess Diana loved beets, juiced and as salads and they were on the menu all the time at Kensington Palace. They are a Superfood, one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They help reduce blood pressure, increase post-workout recovery, enhance brain activity, promote healthy bones and much more. Harvested farm to table with these other delicious ingredients I stand by this being the best salad ever.
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Beet Salad Recipe
serves 4
2 lb mixed raw beets (baseball size) and with leaves on
1 cup walnut halves, you can use pecans
1/4 cup white granulated sugar
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup Greek plain yogurt
1/4 cup agave syrup
1 tsp minced garlic or 1/4 cup shredded green garlic
1/2 onion (diced)
2 TBS olive oil
Aged balsamic vinegar (to taste)
Cut the leaves and stalks off the beets and set aside. If cooking sous vide place the beets in plastic bags and vacuum seal. Sous vide at 185 degrees for 1 hour 30 minutes. Remove from the bag and allow to cool. If cooking conventional, place the beets into a pan, cover with cold water and boil until fork tender. cool under cold water. Peel the beets and set aside.
In a large skillet add the butter and sugar and stir until the butter has melted. Add the walnuts and keep moving around the skillet until the sugar starts to caramelize. Remove the nuts to a greased baking sheet and allow to cool.
Wash and shred the beet greens. In a large skillet heat the olive oil, onion and garlic. add the beet greens and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until just tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
Cut the beets into bite size pieces, layer with the Greek yogurt, drizzle with the agave, top with the warm sautéed beet leaves, sprinkle with the walnuts and drizzle with the balsamic before serving.
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Love how you made the salads and would suggest to have more closer views while you were preparing the food. Great dishes!

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[@corpusdelectable6078]

Yes!!! I love roasted golden beets and their greens with candied walnuts and goat cheese with balsamic fig reduction. My absolute favorite. Cannot wait to try this!! ❤

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@Nathan Michaels LOL, thank you! I just throw together what sounds good to me. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. 😆 😊

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Greetings from the State of Michigan in the U.S.A. Darren, you are a treasure. Such good energy & generosity of spirit. Your wealth of culinary knowledge & expertise is a huge gift to your viewing audience. TY! 🍴 P.S. I love fresh beets. Super healthy root vegetable.

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Under cold. Above hot. I never knew this. THANK YOU SO MUCH. Cooking for 50 years and just learned something that makes so much sense. WOW. Revelations continue Darren. THANK YOU.

[@AuskaDezjArdamaath]

After getting my roomies to enjoy Brussel sprouts, getting them to like beets is my next challenge 😁

[@Miidi8787]

What recipe converted them to Brussel sprouts?

[@anotherwhosoever777]

Please never get rid of Winston… he’s absolutely adorable!! I was watching some of your older videos and the mike was a bit gritty for the ear… these newest ones and then, are perfect. Beets are my root cuz i have been anemic since a baby my mom always gave me beet juice, beef mushed, beet candy, and steemed… Beets are my love. Thank you for this video and ALL of your others!!! I cook everything you make!!

[@1313sp]

Looks delicious! I love seeing your more healthy recipes too. You're a master storyteller as well!!

[@WingedHeron]

Always use those "throw-away" leaves when I discover they are edible. Radish leaves with the radishes with a blue cheese salad dressing is awesome. I am in Austria so use Osterkroen Blue Cheese. Any blue vein should be good. Only use lemon juice in my dressing. Stilton with pomegranates is also a favourite - no dressing - just the seeds and stilton.

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Oh how I love you, Mr. Darren McGrady!! You’re the absolute best!! My husband grew up in Sherman not far from McKinney. I would love to meet you sometime as I also live in Texas. Much love and respect to you, my dear fellow!

[@simonba9944]

Love the videos, recipies and tips. I'm also pleased to see how you have shown people how to cook up the leaves too. So many waste so much, just because they don't know how to use it. We all need to educate ourselves more and make the most of what we have.

[@maryscheel3447]

Thank you, a free cooking instruction on fresh beet salad. Love your videos.

[@rogerpopish1]

At 63 I just learned there's different types and colors of beets. The only ones I've ever seen are the red ones. Never to old to learn and that looks amazing 👏

[@fransmordin8015]

Dearest Chef, Thank you so much for featuring beets. My departed Mom (Hungarian) used to make a great dish from beet greens and a plain roux ( quite light on the colour) She would make the roux flour and butter, wilt the greens, add salt and a wee bit of sugar. WOW. Your salad is going to be a huge hit this summer, i am growing my own beets. Cheerio Chef.

[@laceyunderall22]

I am a beet lover, so I really appreciate this video. Also, I’m very excited to view your content all about sous vide cooking. I’ve been aware of it for years but have not tried this method at home. I can’t think of a person I’d rather learn from than you, Chef!

[@lisaolsen501]

Love the recipe!! Think I'll make it for my mom. I love how you talked about princess Diana as well. Looking forward to more videos, chef!

[@dottiee1596]

I need to move West, Chef. We won’t have those until the fall in Buffalo, NY. It was fun to see your “ zeal” as a Chef, picking your beets. My Mom used to steam beet tops for me. She used to toss with vinegar and put sliced hard boiled egg on top. Nice memories, Thanks Chef. Be well everyone.🇺🇸🇬🇧❤️

[@Darren_McGrady]

I love foodie memories Dottie

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Hello Mr. Darren , reciently I discovered his channel. It's awesome!! I enjoy it. Best regards from Mexico!! 🇲🇽

[@Darren_McGrady]

Welcome aboard!

[@eileenhaskins2710]

I love beets. When we raised guinea pigs we used to give them beets as a special tonic for good health.

[@hannahj6668]

You give us sun kissed beets and beautiful summer food... From Yorkshire, we bring you heavy rain and 10 degrees c.

[@brewbear9822]

Thank you so much for this recipe! I have some fresh beets, My husband absolutely loves them! I’m going to surprise him with the salad tomorrow! Also I received a sous vide For Christmas, and I haven’t used it yet, so I will try out my new sous vide and make this for my husband. Thank you for your inspiration , as always!

[@jennifercuddy5663]

There’s a really great beet and black eyed pea salad recipe I have from Greece. I’ll try this one soon.

[@rdflo6739]

That is hands down brilliant!! Can't wait to make it! Fabulous how your use the whole plant, great combination, not too fancy or difficult. Just honest flavours...

[@donnabaardsen5372]

I LOVE beets! Great recipe too🥰

[@Amandafusion1]

I used to hate eating beets but now love them. Nice video Darren Keep up the excellent work.

[@sashawei9423]

Love your videos, thank you bring these dishes to us. It would be nice if you can demonstrate how to make a perfect apple crumble😊

[@francisslyker3669]

Mother's garden always included red beets. The fresh greens were steamed whole leaf. With a little vinegar and a gob of butter, they would top spinach any day!

[@susanstoermer2972]

I love beets. My favorite way is to peel and dice, put in foil and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Throw on the grill or in the oven. So yummy and they don’t dry out this way either.

[@ericcoleman1669]

I tried to beat greens yesterday. I made them just like you said. They were so so good. People you got to try this. It looks so simple and it is but taste so so elegant . Thank you Royal chef.

[@soliscrown1272]

I can't imagine why anyone would dislike beets.

[@terryturner5112]

My husband is terrified of beets lol!🤣

[@Ladran_Sancho]

I had the exactly opposite thought.

[@DBSSTEELER]

Because the suck until they get processed into sugar.

[@donnamurray4675]

Because they taste like dirt😕

[@gerardacronin334]

Some people get alarmed when their urine turns red!

[@suemccoy7533]

Looks so yummy, I just love beets! I never thought of using the beet greens, all looks so delicious, a must try.

[@lucycolson6162]

I am not terribly crazy about beets but as I love love beet greens this looks like a way to enjoy the beet roots along with the greens!

[@Cadwaladr]

I like how when you slice the stripey beets, they look like fresh salmon. You could make beet sashimi.

[@OceanSwimmer]

Darren, Thank you for this wonderful recipe! I love beets, and have for 65+ years. Thank you for making a dish that will sing on the palate!

[@OceanSwimmer]

Almost forgot to mention...greetings from sunny California!

[@sweetpea6843]

Thank you for showing us a better way to cook beets.

[@can-i-go-now]

First time I had beets it was mush stuff from a can, I've been avoiding them for years but I'll give them another try with this recipe.

[@MaryKelly-gh7yd]

How lucky are you to have all the different varieties? I never liked beets.... you have me curious now as to how to really enjoy them. TY Darren! ☺🤗

[@ginasellers3207]

Darren thank you for another great video with us. Your beet salad looks good!

[@mitchellbender7876]

Beet salads are wonderful. I never thought to use the beet greens with the roots, I'm definitely going to have to try this next time I get them (though that might be a while, most of the shops around where I am just have the roots). I usually use rocket/arugula and some combination of walnuts or pecans, goat's cheese, avocado, and some kind of tangy fruit (dried cranberries are nice, or mandarin oranges, etc). Sous-vide method is also not something I would have thought to try; looks like it works great! For people who don't have a sous-vide machine, I've found roasting them in the oven works just fine as long as you wrap them tightly in aluminium foil (that way you don't dry them out, they stay very juicy inside).

[@michelleharkness7549]

Amazing! Thank you Master Chef McGrady! Again, thank you- these beets are wonderful!

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Tasty like Heaven.

[@kellieashman6908]

My Mum often bakes beetroot and we find them delicious. You might be right about them tightening up a bit but it certainly doesn’t seem to effect the flavour. All the best from Australia 🇦🇺

[@neverlostforwords]

Hello. That looks great! I am in Melbourne Australia and although it's early spring I have plenty of beetroot growing in my veg garden in the backyard. I only have the red variety however I will look for seed for some other varieties and plant them. They seem to grow easily here. Tonight I cooked beet greens but with some apple cider vinegar with chilli flavour, instead of balsamic, as I had not yet found your video. I will try them again in the next few days with balsamic vinegar. I didn't know about beet salad but I will be trying your recipe soon. I just boil the beets and as you mentioned, the water goes pink however they were still delicious. I did peel them beforehand and I don't have any sous vide equipment but I will look into that method. My beets were growing in the garden one minute and thirty minutes later they were tasting beautifully sweet. I planted them so enthusiastically in early autumn and they just took off. Do you have any suggestions for using the stems? Sometimes I make stock with them but then I have deep pink stock which does not look the best. A lot of the time they go in the compost bin but there must be a better way.

[@neverlostforwords]

I that the stems can sauteed with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, added to smoothies, or pickled. If you or others have suggestions, please comment.

[@DavidHernandez-oc1oz]

Beet greens are amazing!

[@m.theresa1385]

Lovely! I love beets, am looking forward to making some variation of your recipe. Thanks!

[@gabriellafaithmckenzie]

I love beet and goat cheese salad 😊

[@lara6656]

I recently discovered your beautiful channel, I absolutely love beets,thank you for this amazing recipe ❤

[@gailjacob6017]

Wow love this

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Thx you are the best chef in the world God bless

[@critterjon4061]

You should try pickled beets I don’t even like beets but I love them when they’re pickled

[@vernaoyer295]

I love beets. I will definitely try cooking them with the sous vide method. I also didn’t know you could eat the beet tops. Thank you.

[@ezwriter101]

Hey Darren, I've purchased the Anova because it'll store more easily in my small kitchen! Thanks for the recommendation, and I look forward to using your cookbook to make all the recipes! Maybe you can do a few more using the instant pot too? I'm finding I use it a few times a week! Thank you!

[@cshubs]

I wish a chef would invent a delicious salad based on cilantro. I love cilantro!

[@lovemrj4ever]

Thank you for possibly your best video yet, Chef. Yummm, those beet greens!

[@Darren_McGrady]

Glad you enjoyed it

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Hey I want that NOW ! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

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Love this beer salad!

[@ezwriter101]

Alright! I have the Anova, and am cooking now! Got it hooked up to my phone, and it was very easy to set the temp and the time! I started quite late, so I think I will cook the beets tonight, and then assemble everything tomorrow. I'll catch up on FB with a photo!

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Post a pic on Instagram and tag me

[@tess764]

Love beets! But never seen beets so beautiful!

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True just the best channel and the best👌 chef ever👏👏👏🙏... Hope one day we cook together my favorite

[@Samj-vv9li]

Ah beets, a commi chefs favourite thing to peel wearing white chef whites! 😂 Apsolutly amazing. I'd love to see any greengage dessert recipes you may have! I very rarely hear them come up in kitchens anymore!

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Good Morning Darren McGrady I just watched your cooking Channel the one you made Picnic At The Pakace I loved it This week I am making it for myself to enjoy it 😊 Thank you Darren God bless you 🙏

[@Darren_McGrady]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@fall22123]

Would love to try this. I've only ever had canned beets. I used to hate them. My mother would serve them, that red juice getting mixed with my mashed potatoes....

[@gailsears2913]

Looks wonderful. Love beets!

[@kcvail7409]

I love using the sous vide but would never have of cooking beets that way. I am excited that you will feature sous vide in future video(s).

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Love your recipes chef

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Love Winston with your award ❤️

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Can't BEET Darren's content.. had to I'm sorry...

[@xavierdisante2071]

Amazing chef, I love beets.

[@mrh8279]

I learned something today....I had never heard of sous vide ....and that seals looks amazing!

[@mrspudly1]

Morning Chef thanks for sharing annother great video, I must admit I do love my normal pickled beetroot on salads here in the UK, but that was a great tip about water and veg. I use a microwave steamer to save time and always boil the water first when steaming new potatoes. Am I doing it wrong ? Any advice much appreciated, Many Thanks.

[@Wendy-ji6oj]

Just made this. It was delicious with some fig balsamic!

[@dennisdomas6710]

Looks really good

[@KissFromTheWorld]

Did you know that what we eat is twenty-one times more important than the air we breathe for health of our body? There are many people who worry about smog, about the negative effects that smog has on health. So... why are there few people who eat a healthy diet that is twenty-one times more important? I love this salad because it is healthy and genuine. Only those who are attentive to their diet, really love themselves. Darren, I love Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena. Modena is my city :-) I made an important documentary on the production of this vinegar. It will be online in September. Cheers, Domenico.

[@gabinathan5499]

HI DARREN I LOVE BEETROOT SALAD ALOT +I THINK BEETROOT SOUP IS ALSO QUITE TASTY.

[@ih82r8]

I absolutely HATE beets, but I love watching him cook anything.

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You look great in shorts!

[@maryjones0147]

those leaves are great in fritatta!

[@karenbaker1840]

I usually give away the beets but I do eat the tops from the red beets. They are better than spinach.

[@SuperDeanMoore]

Chef love the videos love that you are in Dallas. I live in Seattle right now. I know you get to go places sometimes with your job. Have you ever thought about doing a vlog? Of the places you go and the difference of ingredients that you can choose from.

[@SuperKaratemom]

Looks absolutely delicious!

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Helloooooo from Puerto Rico! Love you chanel and Winston 😍😍😍😍

[@janemccourt5022]

My mouth is watering here, as I utterly adore beets!! Thank you for the recipe Darren. I would love this too with some goats' cheese or crumbled feta on the top and a chunk of crusty fresh granary bread slathered with Normandy butter!!!! Oh and a glass of cold white wine in the sunshine on an outdoor terrace!!!!! xxxxxxx

[@Darren_McGrady]

I'm on my way Jane! Sounds delicious!

[@janemccourt5022]

@@Darren_McGrady And I'd love to share that kind of a lunch with you, your wife and lovely family. I am sure we'd have a laugh and a blast!!!

[@rachealbrimberry8918]

Wonderful salad! Could have goat cheese instead of Greek yogurt as well.

[@normacowan9356]

I always threw away the leafs. Didn't know you could eat the leafs of the beet.Great information

[@Jennifer-ns9ym]

I love beets. I just coat them with garlic olive oil for an easy meal.

[@davidrbrtsn]

OMG more content like this please 🙏

[@msbeaverhausen7226]

I love a beet salad, but I do a lazy one with jarred pickled beets, yours looks so much more appetizing!

[@thomsoftthom2616]

bake beets in the oven, in foil in general, they drink beet juice after it has fermented, like kvass

[@ericsalvatore5307]

I really like your videos.👍🏼

[@julialynn6728]

Beets is there any veggie better! No of course not. 😍

[@etyseats3246]

Beets are the best! Thanks for the INSPO

[@paulineverriere8054]

Oh…my fav salad

[@bbrowne9855]

I can't believe you made me excited to eat beets.

[@jonjonajonathan6294]

I've never liked beets but, after seeing this video, I might start to try!

[@Darren_McGrady]

You should!

[@jonjonajonathan6294]

@@Darren_McGrady I guess I will then!!!

[@infallibleblue]

I like beets now. Yum!

[@monicafriesen3866]

Great recipe that I will be trying this summer. Curious to know how you ended up from Kensington Palace to Dallas, Texas I’m sure it’s a great story. And are you still in touch with the Royal staff and family ?

[@daniellyons9042]

Looks delicious. Got to try that salad.

[@johnthompson4162]

You need to start a frozen food business. Really like your cooking. John T.

[@mindfullness2314]

I m gonna make it now

[@lyeduca1074]

Can you make a video showing the traditional way to make it? Thanks 😊