Beet-Orange-Apple Salad

60 minutes Prep: 40 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

164 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds	beets	fresh, with greens
1	large	orange
2	each	granny smith apples	un, thinly sliced
1	tablespoon	olive oil
1	tablespoon	raspberry vinegar
1/2	teaspoon	sugar
1/4	teaspoon	salt
1	clove	garlic	minced
2	tablespoons	sunflower seeds	unsalted,

Directions

Coarsely shred beet greens to measure 2 c. set aside. Leave root and 1 inch of stem on 2 beets, reserving remaining beets for another time.

Scrub with a brush and set aside.

Place beets in a small saucepan and add water to cover and bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 min. or until tender.

Drain and let cool.

Trim off beet stems and roots and rub off Skins.

Cut each beet into 8 wedges. Set aside.

Peel and section orange over a medium bowl, reserving juice and membranes; set sections aside.

Squeeze membranes over bowl to Extract juice.

Discard membranes. Add orange sections, beets and apples.

toss gently and set aside.

Combine oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic in a jar.

Cover and pour over beet mixture.

Toss well.

Arrange 1/2 c. shredded beet greens on each of 4 salad plates.

Top with beet mixture; sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Categories this recipe belongs to

Apples
Salad

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 290g

Amount per Serving

Calories 164 23% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 279mg	12%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	22%
Sugars 25.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	4%		Vitamin C	56%
Calcium	5%		Iron	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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