FRESH BEET SALAD

Recipe by: SaveMore Food Stores
Serves
4
Time
90 minutes
This is a fantastic tasting salad. Definitely worth the time to prepare!
Ingredients
  • 2 medium fresh beets or a can of sliced beets.
  • 1 package (5 ounces) mixed salad greens
  • 2 medium navel oranges, peeled and sliced
  • 1 small fennel bulb, halved and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

DRESSING:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°. 
  2. Cut slits in beets; place on a baking sheet. 
  3. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. 
  4. When cool enough to handle, peel beets and cut into wedges. 
  5. Divide greens among salad plates; top with beets, oranges, fennel and hazelnuts.
  6. Combine dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Drizzle over salads.
Tip: To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
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