Beet apple salad with maple vinaigrette
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Beet apple salad with maple vinaigrette
Description
Beet Apple Salad with Maple Vinaigrette combines fresh ingredients to create a balanced flavor profile and varied textures. The base of peppery arugula provides a bitter note that is softened by the natural sweetness of grated beets and thinly sliced apple. Toasted pine nuts add a nutty crunch that enhances the overall mouthfeel.
The dressing incorporates olive oil for smoothness, balsamic vinegar for acidity, and maple syrup to add a natural sweetness. These ingredients are combined and shaken or whisked, then drizzled over the salad before tossing, ensuring even flavor distribution without overpowering the fresh vegetables.
This salad works well as a light lunch or a side dish alongside richer main courses. Its fresh and slightly sweet elements make it versatile for seasonal menus or as an accompaniment to grilled proteins.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- ½ cup beets ½ cup is 2 ½ - 3oz approx, 70-85g beetroot, grated
- ½ apple
- 2 handfuls arugula (rocket)
For maple vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Gently toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet/frying pan or under a broiler/grill. Keep a close eye on them so they don't burn then set aside.
- Grate the beet and core and slice the apple.
- Put the arugula in the bottom of a bowl, top with the grated beet, apple and pine nuts.
- Shake together the vinaigrette ingredients (oil, vinegar and maple syrup) in a small jar or whisk in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad, toss and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1as
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 950IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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