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[NEW] Beet Walnut Salad

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.
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Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 30 min.
Total Time: 40 mins
8 Servings
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[NEW] Beet Walnut Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 small bunch beets ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup chopped apple ¼ 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 ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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Instructions

  1. Steam raw beets in water in saucepan until tender (20 minutes). Slip off skins. Rinse to cool. Slice in ½" 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 Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 129 g
Amount per serving
Calories 84
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.7g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3.1mg 1%
Sodium 96.2mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 8.6g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.81g 10%
Total Sugars 5.4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 54.6mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 317.5mg 6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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