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Roasted Beets and Greens with Spicy Orange Vinaigrette
Ingredients
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1
teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
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1/4
cup orange juice
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3
tablespoons red wine vinegar
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4
cloves garlic, minced
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1
green onion, finely chopped
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1
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2
teaspoon sea salt or salt
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1/4
teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika
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1/2
cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 1/2
pounds baby beets, trimmed and roasted*
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1
head red leaf lettuce or leaf lettuce, torn (8 cups)
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3
- 4
small blood oranges, and/or oranges, peeled and sliced
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1/2
cup dried cranberries
Directions
1. For the Spicy Orange Vinaigrette, in bowl combine orange peel, orange juice, vinegar, garlic, green onion, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil.
2. In salad bowl combine beets, lettuce, and orange slices. Toss with some of the Spicy Orange Vinaigrette; pass remaining. Serve with dried cranberries. Makes 8 servings.
From the Test Kitchen
- Tip *Roasted Beets:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Scrub beets; cut in halves or wedges. Place in 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Drizzle beets with 3 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Toss lightly to coat. Cover dish with foil. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. Cool before assembling salad
Nutrition Facts
(Roasted Beets and Greens with Spicy Orange Vinaigrette)
- Servings Per Recipe 8,
- Calories 180,
- Protein (gm) 2,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 14,
- Fat, total (gm) 14,
- Saturated fat (gm) 2,
- Monosaturated fat (gm) 10,
- Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 1,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 3,
- Sugar, total (gm) 9,
- Vitamin A (IU) 2235,
- Vitamin C (mg) 34,
- Thiamin (mg) 0,
- Riboflavin (mg) 0,
- Niacin (mg) 0,
- Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 0,
- Folate (µg) 93,
- Sodium (mg) 153,
- Potassium (mg) 358,
- Calcium (DV %) 50,
- Iron (DV %) 1,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Top Brands
this greens and roasted beets salad is delicious! my meat-and-potatoes family, and my beet-loving friend, all loved it!
5/22/2010 12:41:10 PM Report AbuseReally delicious
5/10/2010 03:58:13 PM Report AbuseAbsolutely delicious & so colorful......great addition to a holiday menu.
11/15/2009 12:39:12 PM Report Abuse