Beetroot Salad

Ruby red and tart, this salad goes well with rustic grilled poultry; or serve it on top of a mixed green salad.

Preparation facts

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

4 large beetroot, fresh

1 medium red onion

2 Tbs (30mL) vegetable oil

1 Tbs (15mL) cider vinegar

1/2 tsp (3g) salt (sea salt if on a corn-free diet*)

1/2 tsp (1g) pepper

Directions

Scrub beetroot to remove any dirt or soil. (Do not peel, as the peel slides off easily after cooking).

Place beetroot and enough water to cover them in a medium-sized saucepan. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 45 minutes, until beetroot is tender, but not mushy.

Drain and rinse with cold water. Hold each beetroot under cold running water and slip the skin off. Slice crosswise into 1/4-inch (1/2cm) slices, and place in a shallow bowl.

Slice onions into rings. Add to beetroot.

Mix oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl and pour over beetroot and onions. Gently mix to combine.

Chill for a few hours before serving.

* Allergy notes: People following a corn-free diet should avoid iodized salt since it contains dextrose, which should be avoided by those allergic to corn.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories 69

Calories from Fat 42 (61%)

% Daily Value*

7%Total Fat 5g

2%Saturated Fat 0.4g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.8g

0%Cholesterol 0mg

8%Sodium 200mg

5%Potassium 182mg

2%Total Carbohydrate 6g

7%Dietary Fiber 1.7g

Sugars 4g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

2%Protein 1g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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