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How to Make Beet, Orange, and Apple Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beet, Orange, and Apple Salad is a delightful combination of sweet and earthy flavors that come together to create a refreshing and nutritious dish. This delectable salad is not only visually stunning, with its vibrant colors, but also incredibly simple to make. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy side dish or a tasty appetizer, this recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests.

Beets, oranges, and apples are the star ingredients of this flavorful salad. The...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beets
  • 2 cups shredded beet greens
  • 1 large orange, peeled and sectioned
  • 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Wash and dry beets and greens. Shred greens to measure 2 cups and set aside.
  • Place beets in a sauce pan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool.
  • Trim and peel skins off beets; cut into 8 wedges.
  • Combine orange sections, beets, and apples in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic together in a bowl; pour over beet mixture and toss well.
  • Arrange 1/2 cup beet greens on 4 salad plates. Top with beet mixture, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve.

    • Nutrition

    165 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 306mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 786mg

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    Salad recipes
    Healthy recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Fruit recipes
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