BEET, GRAPEFRUIT & ONION SALAD

Beet, Grapefruit & Onion Salad image

My husband loves pickled beets. I paired them with a little citrus for an Eastery salad. It has such a great color combination! -Michelle Clair, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 medium fresh beets (about 2 pounds)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large ruby red grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
2 small red onions, halved and thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425°. Scrub beets, trimming tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; bake beets on a baking sheet until tender, 50-60 minutes. Remove foil; cool completely. Peel, halve and thinly slice beets. Place in a serving bowl., Whisk together next six ingredients. Pour over beets; add grapefruit and onion. Toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges