MINTED BEET SALAD

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We have neighbors who share vegetables from their garden, and every year my husband and I look forward to their beets. My interest in Mediterranean food inspired this beet salad recipe-the vinegar and oil dressing with fresh mint will tone down the sweetness of the beets, and the kalamata olives add a salty touch. -Barbara Estabrook, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 medium fresh beets (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, quartered
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint, divided

Steps:

  • Scrub beets; trim tops to 1 in. Place in a single layer in a large microwave-safe dish. Drizzle with water. Microwave, covered, on high until easily pierced with a fork, turning once, 14-15 minutes; let stand 5 minutes., When cool enough to handle, peel and cut beets into 3/4-in. pieces. In a bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, salt and pepper until blended. Add olives, beets and 1 tablespoon mint; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, at least 1 hour. Top with remaining 1 tablespoon mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 406mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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