APPLE, BEET AND WALNUT SALAD

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This is a nice fall salad, simple and light. It makes a good starter for a special meal. I have made it a few times for Thanksgiving.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Apple

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium beets
1 tablespoon walnut oil
2 tablespoons apple cider or 2 tablespoons apple juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground aniseed
2 medium tart apples
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1 head boston lettuce or 1 head bibb lettuce

Steps:

  • Wash but do not trim the beets.
  • Boil them until tender and remove them to cold water.
  • (Or roast them, if you prefer.) When they are cool, peel them and cut them into 1 cm cubes or small slices.
  • Mix the apple cider or juice, the walnut oil, the lemon juice, the vinegar and the spices in a small jar and shake well.
  • Core and chop the apples.
  • Wash, dry, and tear up the lettuce.
  • Arrange it on plates with the apples, beets and nuts over it.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.7, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 62.5, Carbohydrate 18.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 12.3, Protein 3.5

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