Yes, beet salad is healthy and delicious! The dark red color of beets comes from betalains, an antioxidant that decreases inflammation. Meanwhile, the oranges and arugula provide vitamin C<\/a>, which is needed to form collagen and can support iron absorption in the body.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can I make this salad ahead?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " We don’t recommend making this salad ahead of time, but you can make a component of it ahead. Make the vinaigrette and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Once all of the ingredients are combined, it’s best to eat the salad right away.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Can you eat beets raw?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " Yes, you can eat raw beets. Raw beets are particularly delicious shredded, like in this Green Salad with Edamame & Beets<\/a> recipe. For this salad, though, cooked beets are the way to go. The soft texture and sweet flavor of cooked beets works best with the other ingredients.<\/p>"
}
}
,
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Is it better to roast or boil beets for this salad?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": " You can do either! Roasting the beets is a little bit more labor-intensive, but will yield a sweeter, more intense flavor than boiling. Either way you choose, it will be easier to peel the beets after<\/em> they’re cooked. Once they’re cool enough to handle, the peel should be easy to rub off with your hands or remove with a paring knife.<\/p>"
}
}
]
} ] }
]