Beet and Cucumber Salad with Orange Dressing

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 30 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 1533 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 1 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 head red lettuce
1 head romaine lettuce
1 large english cucumber
1 each beet fresh
Dressing
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons orange zest grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Separate the head of leafy green lettuce into individual leaves.

Wash and blot dry with paper toweling.

Gather half the leaves together and then cut crosswise into 1 inch wide strips.

Repeat with the romaine lettuce.

Alternate whole leaves of the lettuce and romaine around the inside edge of a large salad bowl.

Fill the center with shredded lettuce and romaine.

Cover with damp paper toweling.

Refrigerate until serving time.

Scrub and cut the cucumber in half lengthwise; cut crosswise into thin half-moons.

Place in plastic bag and refrigerate.

Combine orange juice, lemon juice, honey, mustard, orange rind and salt in small bowl.

Whisk in oil until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Pour about half the dressing over lettuce strips; toss to coat.

Arrange cucumbers in circles in center; arrange shredded beet around cucumber.

Serve with remaining dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1179g
Amount per Serving
Calories 1533 87% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 148.0g228%
 Saturated Fat 19.0g96%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1426mg59%
Total Carbohydrate 52.0g17%
 Dietary Fiber 17.0g68%
 Sugars 27.0g
Protein 13.0g26%
Vitamin A 1191%  Vitamin C 315%
Calcium 33%  Iron 56%

* 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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