Chilled Beet Salad

  Salads

We enjoy fresh beets all summer long. This ruby-red dish is an excellent change from the typical tossed salad and pairs well with any sandwich and entree.

Chilled Beet Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + chilling
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound fresh beets
  • 1/4 small red onion
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from the water; cool.
  • 2. Peel beets and thinly slice. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 105 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

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