Roasted Beet Salad

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Beets are an excellent source of betaine, a vitamin-like compound shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties in the body. Top with crumbled goat or feta cheese and toasted pine nuts.  This salad also works well served over a bed of greens.

Roasted Beet Salad

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
4 medium-sized beets
1/2 cup / 125 ml chopped red onion
2 tbsp / 25 ml seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 tbsp / 7 ml Dijon mustard
1 tsp / 5 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 tsp / 5 ml orange zest

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Trim beets and cut into quarters.

Place beets in a glass baking dish; cover with 1/2 cup (125 ml) water. Cover baking dish with foil; bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until beets are tender. (Keep an eye on the beets while they are baking; if the bottom of the dish dries out, add another 1/2 cup/125 ml of water.)

Remove from heat and cool.

When beets are cool enough to handle, peel and dice them.

In a large bowl, combine diced beets, red onion, rice vinegar, mustard, olive oil, green onions, and orange zest. Toss to coat.

Serves 4.

Other serving suggestions: top with crumbled goat or feta cheese and toasted pine nuts.  This salad also works well served over a bed of greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Per 3/4 cup
Calories 60
Cholesterol 0
Carbohydrates 11
Fiber 2
Protein 2
Fat 1
Saturated Fat 0
Trans Fat 0
Unsaturated Fat 1
Sodium 121

Source: The Plant-Based Power Diet