The beetroot is the portion of a beet plant, usually known in North America as beets while the vegetable is referred to as beetroot in British English, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, red beet, dinner beet or golden beet. Beetroot salad is a delicious side to have with your main dish. It is not my traditional salad, but i have adapted it from my partners parents. I first had it at Christmas Dinner, on the side to oven potatoes and a deliciou fish fry. I will tell you quicky here how its done.