Can you eat beets raw in a salad?
Not only can you eat raw beet flesh — or try it dried, pickled, roasted or juiced — but beet leaves are also edible as a salad green.
What is the healthiest way to cook beets?
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How do you eat beets in a salad?
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How do you clean and cook beets?
Instructions
- Trim the tops off the beets, leaving 2 inches of the stem. Wash and dry beets.
- In a large pot add water, vinegar, and salt. Add beets, bring water to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook beets until fork tender, about 30 minutes. Peel once cooled.