Beet Orange and Apple Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beets

  • 2 cups shredded beet greens

  • 1 large orange, peeled and sectioned

  • 2 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar

  • ½ teaspoon white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted

Directions

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

  2. 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.

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

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

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

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