beet, orange and apple salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 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
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• wash and dry beet roots and greens. shred greens to measure 2 cups and set aside.
• place beets in a sauce pan with enough water to cover. bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. drain and allow to cool.
• trim and peel off skins; cut into 8 wedges.
• peel and section orange. in a bowl, combine orange sections, beets and apples.
• whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic. 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.