Beet Walnut Salad

Edaku — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0300

Beet walnut salad is one of those recipes that’s nearly impossible to mess up: the beets are boiled ahead of time, the walnuts add crunch and a hint of bitterness, and garlic plus a creamy dressing tie everything together into something rich but not heavy.

Getting the beets right

Beets are best boiled whole and unpeeled, with the root end left mostly intact, so they hold onto more of their juice and color instead of bleeding into the cooking water. Check for doneness with a knife or fork — it should slide easily into the thickest part of the beet. Roasting is a good alternative: wrapped in foil at about 400°F (200°C) for roughly an hour, beets come out with a more concentrated, slightly caramelized flavor.

Walnuts: Benefits and Daily Norm

Edaku — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0300

Walnuts are one of the most recognizable nuts by shape alone, and nutritionally they’re considered among the most valuable, largely thanks to an unusually high content of plant-based omega-3 fat. At the same time, they’re calorie-dense, which makes the question of “how many is too many” genuinely worth asking.

Why walnuts are good for you

The standout feature of walnuts is their high content of alpha-linolenic acid, the plant form of omega-3 fatty acids. Among common nuts, walnuts lead by a clear margin on this front, making them a convenient omega-3 source for anyone who doesn’t eat fish regularly.

Walnuts on Edaku

Beet Walnut Salad

Getting the beets right

Walnuts: Benefits and Daily Norm

Why walnuts are good for you