Beet, Orange, and Apple Salad

This beet and orange salad with beet greens, apple, sunflower seeds, and raspberry vinaigrette is colorful, nourishing, and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 165 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large orange
• 2 cups shredded beet greens
• 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
• 1.5 pounds beets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Arrange 1/2 cup beet greens on 4 salad plates. Top with beet mixture, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve.

Step 2

Wash and dry beets and greens. Shred greens to measure 2 cups and set aside.

Step 3

Place beets in a sauce pan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool.

Step 4

Trim and peel skins off beets; cut into 8 wedges.

Step 5

Combine orange sections, beets, and apples in a bowl.

Step 6

Whisk olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic together in a bowl; pour over beet mixture and toss well.