Beet, Orange, and Apple Salad

Name: Beet, Orange, and Apple Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds beets; 2 cups shredded beet greens; 1 large orange; 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar; 0.5 teaspoon white sugar; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted

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This beet and orange salad is a nice, colorful salad. Wedges of cooked beets, sliced apples, and orange sections are dressed with a delicious vinaigrette and spooned onto a bed of shredded beet greens.

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Updated on May 18, 2023

Close up of beet salad with orange segments and sunflower seeds

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

4

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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

Directions

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 Facts (per serving)

165	Calories
4g	Fat
32g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 306mg	13%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 38mg	189%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 786mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.