BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
Beets and watercress topped with Gorgonzola and a sweet citrus dressing form a tantalizing new blend for a mixed salad. The combination of ingredients may seem unlikely, but I guarantee it will become a new favorite. -Mary S. Moskovitz, Ventnor, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For vinaigrette, place the first 8 ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Refrigerate 1 hour., Preheat oven to 400°. Place beets in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add 1 in. of water. Bake, covered, until tender, 40-45 minutes. Cool; peel and cut beets into thin slices., Just before serving, arrange watercress on a platter or individual plates; top with beets. Sprinkle with walnuts and cheese. Shake dressing again; drizzle over salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Preetam Kumar
preetamkumar@hotmail.co.ukThis salad is simply delicious! The orange vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the earthy sweetness of the beets.
Suzanne Ramjass
suzanne.r29@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.
FELIX RIVERA
f_r20@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new ways to prepare beets, and this salad definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.
Mohammad Rasuli
m50@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I also like to add a bit of crumbled goat cheese for extra flavor.
Abdulrehman Hassan
h-a95@hotmail.frThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright colors and the tangy vinaigrette.
Ras Pizzy
pizzy-r@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! It's a great make-ahead dish, which is always a plus.
James Mcgee
james.mcgee@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.
Jamal bukhari
bukhari.j73@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The orange vinaigrette was so good, it really helped to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.
Treasure Eyo
treasure30@yahoo.comLoved this salad! The combination of beets, oranges, and walnuts was perfect. I also liked the addition of fresh mint.
Hannah Gift
gift@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more orange zest to the vinaigrette.
Nashe Mukanga
mukanga_nashe23@gmail.comThis salad was easy to make and absolutely delicious! I used a pre-cooked beet from the grocery store, which saved even more time. The orange vinaigrette was simple but flavorful.
Odunfa Oluwadamilola
o99@hotmail.co.ukI've never been a huge fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The orange vinaigrette was so tangy and refreshing, it really brought out the natural sweetness of the beets.
Sondor Hase
sondor-hase@gmail.comThis beet salad was a delightful burst of flavors and colors! The orange vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the earthy sweetness of the beets.