Red Beet Eggs Salad with Avocado and Watercress Recipe
A vibrant and tangy Red Beet Eggs Salad featuring pickled eggs infused with beet and spice flavors, paired with creamy avocado and fresh watercress, for a colorful and refreshing dish perfect as a light lunch or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes plus 24 hours pickling time
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pickled Eggs and Beet Marinade
- 6 eggs
- 2 beets
- 1½ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
Salad
- 1 bunch watercress
- 2 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1 avocado
- 1 pkt edible flowers
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Place the 6 eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 9-12 minutes to make hard-boiled eggs. Remove and place in ice water to cool, then peel.
- Prepare the Beets and Pickling Liquid: Peel and grate or thinly slice the 2 beets. In a saucepan, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.
- Pickle the Eggs: Place the peeled eggs in a jar or container. Add the grated beets and pour the warm pickling liquid over the eggs ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally 24-48 hours, to allow the eggs to absorb the color and flavors.
- Prepare the Salad Base: Wash and drain the watercress. Toss gently with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Slice the avocado and season lightly with salt and a drizzle of the remaining olive oil.
- Assemble the Salad: Remove the pickled eggs from the marinade and slice or quarter them. Arrange the watercress on plates, add the avocado slices, place the red beet pickled eggs on top, and garnish with edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- For the best flavor and color, let the eggs pickle for at least 24 hours before serving.
- You can adjust the sugar in the pickling liquid to make it more or less sweet according to your taste.
- Edible flowers add a lovely visual touch and subtle flavor, but are optional.
- Use fresh beets for the most vibrant color and natural sweetness.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
