This simple beet salad recipe uses just a handful of ingredients to create a delightful side dish. Roasted beets add a sweet, earthy and aromatic flavor that shines in this side salad. Ingredients · 2 pounds beets, (5-6 medium) · ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil · 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, or white-wine vinegar · ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard · ½ teaspoon honey · ½ teaspoon salt · Freshly ground pepper, to taste · 1 stalk celery, finely chopped · 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1) Preheat oven to 400