5.0 from 6 votes
Beet Salad
Beet Salad is a blend of sweet, tangy and savory. Fresh greens topped with beets, citrus vinaigrette, candied walnuts and goat cheese.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 229 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 red beets , peeled
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts , chopped
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the beets to a saucepan and cover with water.
- Boil for 25-30 minutes until tender, then put beets in ice water to cool quickly.
- Chop the beets into cubes.
- To a large bowl add the mixed greens, chopped beets, candied walnuts and goat cheese crumbled on top.
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, kosher salt and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
271mg
(11%)
Potassium
212mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
516IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 271mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 212mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 516IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.