German Beet Salad with Caraway Seeds

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This is a traditional German beet salad with a simple apple cider vinegar dressing and caraway seeds. You can also make it with roasted beets, but in Germany the beets are usually boiled.

By
Barbara Sauermann
Barbara Sauermann
Barbara Sauermann
Barbara Sauermann is a recipe developer and editor, German cuisine expert, and Senior Content Producer at Allrecipes.
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Updated on October 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 beets

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Directions

  1. Place beets in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until beets can easily be pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Drain and cool slightly. Peel and slice beets; place into a large bowl.

  2. Combine apple cider vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and pour over beets. Mix well. Add caraway seeds and mix again. Allow to chill 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

73 Calories
4g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 73
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 282mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.