BEET SALAD WITH LEMON DRESSING

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I was looking for a recipe for pickled beets and saw one with lemon instead of vinegar. I immediately thought of making a tabbouleh-inspired salad with beets instead of tomatoes. -Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium fresh beets (about 1 pound)
1 cup finely chopped English cucumber
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrot
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow or red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped radish
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub beets and trim tops. Wrap beets in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, 1-1/4 - 1-1/2 hours. Cool slightly. Peel beets and cut into cubes., Place remaining vegetables and parsley in a large bowl. Whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with cucumber mixture. Gently stir in beets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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