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Beet Salad with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Whip up a gourmet Beet Salad in 30 minutes! Our recipe offers multiple ways to cook your beets, plus our simple-but-irresistible homemade vinaigrette.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
406 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 large beet peeled and cubed into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup walnuts optional, chopped
- 5 ounces salad greens mixed
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar optional
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Place the cubed 3 large beets in a steamer basket over boiling water with the lid on. Steam the beets until tender, 12 to 15 minutes. When finished, cool in the refrigerator.
- Rinse the 5 ounces mixed salad greens dry in a spinner, and combine in a bowl. Top with cooled beets, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, and 4 ounces goat cheese.
- Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional) and 1/2 tsp saltWhisk until combined. Drizzle over the salad just before serving.
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Notes
- Roasting Whole: Rinse and scrub beets. Wrap whole beets individually in aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 30-60 minutes until tender. Peel once cooled, then slice or cube.
- Boiling Whole: Rinse and scrub beets. Boil whole beets in water until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain, peel, then slice or cube.
- Makeshift Steamer: Place peeled, cubed beets in a saucepan with 1/2 inch of water. Cover and simmer until tender, checking for doneness and to prevent sogginess.
- Microwaving: Place peeled, cubed beets in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water to cover the bottom. Cover with plastic wrap and poke holes to vent. Microwave, starting at 6 minutes, until tender.
Nutrition Information
Serving
3cups
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
(53%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
568mg
(24%)
Potassium
817mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
772IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3cups | |
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 568mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 817mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 772IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.