Skip to Main Content
Roasted Carrot Salad with Smoked Pickled Beets

Roasted Carrot Salad with Smoked Pickled Beets

By Traeger Kitchen

Wood-fired roasted carrots have found their perfect counterpart. These pickled beets are smoked and tossed with roasted carrots in a dijon lemon vinaigrette.

Prep Time

30 Min

Cook Time

3 Hr

Pellets

Cherry
Yields: 6 Servings

Ingredients

main
2 Poundbeets
2 Cupwhite vinegar
1 Cupwater
1 Cupsugar
1/2 Teaspoonmustard seeds
1/2 Onion, Sliced
2 bay leaves
2 Teaspoonblack peppercorn
1/2 BunchDill Weed, fresh
4 Clovegarlic
1 Teaspooncumin
2 Teaspoonlemon juice
2 Teaspoonsherry vinegar
1 TeaspoonDijon mustard
2/3 Cupolive oil
1 Fresh Mint, minced
To Tastesalt and pepper
6 MediumCarrots, peeled & cut into 1/4" rounds
1/4 Cupparsley, chopped
1/2 CupCheese, Feta
Units of Measurment:

Step

  • Step 1

    Cook beets in a saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 1 hour. Drain, allow to cool slightly and slip off skins.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Pound beets

  • Step 2

    When ready to cook, set temperature to 185℉ & preheat, lid closed, for 10 or 15 minutes.

  • Step 3

    Place on grill and smoke for 60 minutes. Remove from grill, slice into 1/2” pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.

    01:00

    185 ˚F / 85 ˚C

  • Step 4

    Bring remaining ingredients to a boil in a 2 to 3-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and pour over cut beets. Cover with a plate to keep beets submerged in the pickling liquid.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Cup white vinegar

    • 1 Cup water

    • 1 Cup sugar

    • 1/2 Teaspoon mustard seeds

    • 1/2  Onion, Sliced

    • 2  bay leaves

    • 2 Teaspoon black peppercorn

    • 1/2 Bunch Dill Weed, fresh

    • 4 Clove garlic

  • Step 5

    For the vinaigrette: Whisk together the cumin, lemon juice, vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup oil, then mint. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper to taste.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Teaspoon cumin

    • 2 Teaspoon lemon juice

    • 2 Teaspoon sherry vinegar

    • 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard

    • 1/2 Cup olive oil

    • 1  Fresh Mint, minced

    • To Taste salt and pepper

  • Step 6

    Cook carrots in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 minute. Strain and transfer to a bowl.

    Ingredients
    • 6 Medium Carrots, peeled & cut into 1/4" rounds

  • Step 7

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal results, set to 500℉ if available.

  • Step 8

    Season carrots with salt and pepper. Toss carrots with 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer. Place beets in the same bowl and toss with remaining 1-1/2 teaspoons oil.

    Ingredients
    • 3 Tablespoon olive oil

  • Step 9

    Add beets to baking sheet on the opposite side of carrots. Place in preheated grill and roast, turning once, until just tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.

    00:20

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 10

    Place carrots, beets, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and feta cheese in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Arrange on a small platter. Sprinkle remaining chopped parsley over top. Enjoy!

    Ingredients
    • 1/4 Cup parsley, chopped

    • 1/2 Cup Cheese, Feta

My Notes


In order to add notes for this recipe, you must log in or create an account.