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Roasted Beet and Tangerine Salad
Roasted Beet and Tangerine Salad

Roasted Beet and Tangerine Salad

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April 22, 2016

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • 10 mins

    40 mins

    50 mins

  • Yields: 7 servings

Ingredients

1 pound fresh beets

1 cup mandarin oranges or fresh tangerine supremes

1 teaspoon orange or tangerine zest (optional)

¼ small red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons rice or white vinegar

½ teaspoon fresh chopped or powdered garlic

2 teaspoons honey*

¼ cup vegetable oil

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup queso fresco, crumbled

1 head romaine lettuce or mixed greens

Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well.

In a small baking dish, place beets and a small amount of water.

Cover tightly with foil and bake at 400°F for 40 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife.

Remove and allow to cool.

When cool, peel beets and chop into 1 inch pieces.

Set in large bowl with sliced onion, garlic, zest, and drained tangerine slices.

In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper until combined.

While whisking constantly, pour oil in a continuous stream into bowl until smooth.

Pour over beets and toss gently until coated.

Place on a small bed of lettuce and top with cheese.

Serve immediately.

*honey should not be fed to infants less than one year of age

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 cup
Calories180
Sodium125mg
Iron1mg
Protein4g
Cholesterol5mg
Total Fat11g
Saturated Fat2g
Folate190mcg
Calcium101mg
Percent calories from fat51
Total Carbohydrates19g
Dietary Fiber4g