Best Beet And Baby Greens Salad Recipes

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BEET AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD WITH BABY GREENS



Beet and Asian Pear Salad with Baby Greens image

Categories     Salad     Fruit     Leafy Green     Side     Apple     Beet     Winter     Asian Pear     Lettuce     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 trimmed beets (about 1 pound), scrubbed
1 Asian pear or firm-ripe pear such as Bartlett or Anjou
1 tablespoon apple jelly
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 pound mixed baby greens (about 4 cups loosely packed)
Garnish:
chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • In a saucepan simmer beets in water to cover by 1 inch, covered, 40 minutes or until tender. Drain beets and cool. Beets may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Peel beets and cut into 3/4-inch wedges. Peel and core pear and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. In a small saucepan heat jelly, lemon juice, and mustard over low heat, stirring, until blended and jelly is melted. In a bowl combine beets and pear with warm dressing, tossing to coat.
  • Divide greens among 4 salad plates and spoon beet mixture over them. Sprinkle salads with chives.

BEET AND BABY GREENS SALAD



Beet and Baby Greens Salad image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small red or gold beets, stems removed, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 cups mixed baby greens (from 5-oz package)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 9-inch microwavable pie plate, place beets, overlapping slightly. Add 1/4 cup water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes or until almost tender when pierced with a fork; drain.
  • Meanwhile in small bowl, beat oil and vinegar with wire whisk until blended.. Place baby greens on large serving plate; arrange cooked beets on baby greens. Drizzle dressing over beets and baby greens; top with onion and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

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