Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½poundsbeets

  • 2cupsshredded beet greens

  • 1largeorange, peeled and sectioned

  • 2Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and sliced

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1tablespoonraspberry vinegar

  • ½teaspoonwhite sugar

  • ¼teaspoonsalt

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 2tablespoonsunsalted sunflower seeds, toasted

Cooking Directions

  1. Wash and dry beets and greens. Shred greens to measure 2 cups and set aside.

  2. 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.

  3. Trim and peel skins off beets; cut into 8 wedges.

  4. Combine orange sections, beets, and apples in a bowl.

  5. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic together in a bowl; pour over beet mixture and toss well.

  6. Arrange 1/2 cup beet greens on 4 salad plates. Top with beet mixture, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories165
% 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
7%
Vitamin C
38mg
42%
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.

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