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Beet Walnut Salad

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  • Servings:

    8 (129 g) as an appetizer

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    30 minutes

Ingredients

Enjoy beets, apple, and celery on a bed of greens topped with a balsamic dressing and sprinkled with gorgonzola. Feta or blue cheese would also work here if you prefer.
1 small bunch beets
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped apple
1/4 cup chopped celery
3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. water
8 cups salad greens
Pepper to taste
3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Beet Walnut Salad

Directions

1. Steam raw beets in water in saucepan until tender (20 minutes). Slip off skins. Rinse to cool. Slice in  1/2" rounds.
2. In a medium bowl, toss beets with red wine vinegar. Add apples and celery. Toss together.
3. In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and water. Add salad greens and toss.
4. Put greens onto individual salad plates. Top with sliced beet mixture. Sprinkle with pepper, walnuts, and cheese.

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings 8 (129 g)
Base Nutrients
Calories 85 kcal (4%)
Calories from Fat 42 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 5 g (7%)
Saturated Fat 1 g (6%)
Cholesterol 3 mg (1%)
Sodium 96 mg (4%)
Total Carbohydrates 9 g (3%)
Dietary Fiber 3 g (11%)
Protein 3 g (4%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C 5 mg (5%)
Minerals
Calcium 55 mg (4%)
Iron 1 mg (6%)
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