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Beets
Nutrients per serving
  • Protein: 1.5 grams
  • Fat: 17.0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 19.5 grams
  • Calories: 237

Beets

Mustard Beet and Apple Salad

Apples and beets get along merrily together, especially in this easy salad.

Preparation Time: 10 Minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
  • 3/4 lb(375 g) beets
  • 1/3 cup(75 mL) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp(25 mL) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp(15 mL) snipped fresh dill
  • 1 tbsp(15 mL) Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Pinch granulated sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 McIntosh apples, peeled and diced
  • Belgian endive
  • Dill sprigs
Preparation:

In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook beets for about 10 minutes or until tender; peel and dice.

Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, dill, mustard, garlic, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste; toss with beets and apples.

On large serving plate or 4 individual salad plates; arrange Belgian endive leaves like spokes of a wheel. Mound salad mixture in middle; garnish with dill springs.