BEET SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE

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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

1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon chopped shallot
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 fresh beets (about 1/2 pound)
1 bunch watercress
1/4 cup walnut halves, toasted
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

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

Preetam Kumar
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This salad is simply delicious! The orange vinaigrette is the perfect complement to the earthy sweetness of the beets.


Suzanne Ramjass
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


FELIX RIVERA
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I'm always looking for new ways to prepare beets, and this salad definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and flavorful.


Mohammad Rasuli
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This 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
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright colors and the tangy vinaigrette.


Ras Pizzy
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I 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
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.


Jamal bukhari
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I'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
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Loved this salad! The combination of beets, oranges, and walnuts was perfect. I also liked the addition of fresh mint.


Hannah Gift
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I 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This beet salad was a delightful burst of flavors and colors! The orange vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the earthy sweetness of the beets.