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.