Beet and Walnut Salad

This is a nice mixing flavor salads, I used fresh beets, they were really so great, very fresh and great.

48 minutes Prep: 8 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

59 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

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Ingredients


For the dressing:
1/3	cup	lemon juice	fresh
3	tablespoons	sugar
2	tablespoons	shallots	finely chopped
2	teaspoons	olive oil, extra-virgin
1/4	teaspoon	salt

For the salad:
16	each	beets	baby, about 1 pound
1/2	cup	water
10	cups	salad greens	mixed
1/4	teaspoon	salt
3	tablespoons	walnuts	coarsely chopped, toasted
3	tablespoons	blue cheese	crumbled
1	tablespoon	chives	chopped fresh

Directions

To prepare dressing, combine first 5 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.

Preheat oven to 375°.

To prepare salad, leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a brush.

Place beets in an 11 x 7–inch baking dish; add 1/2 cup water.

Cover and bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until tender.

Drain and cool.

Trim off beet roots; rub off skins.

Cut each beet into quarters.

Place beets in a small bowl; drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing.

Place salad greens on a large platter; sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Drizzle remaining dressing over greens.

Top with beets, walnuts, cheese, and chives.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 40g

Amount per Serving

Calories 59 55% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 193mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 6.0g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 1.0g	3%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	9%
Calcium	2%		Iron	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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