ROASTED BEET AND SWEET POTATO SALAD

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After making this lovely salad, you won't want to relegate nutritious beets and sweet potatoes to the side of the plate. The contrast of tender and crunchy vegetables is fantastic. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 medium fresh beets
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons water
4 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Remove foil; allow beets to cool., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweet potato and water. Cover and microwave on high for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool., Peel beets and cut into small wedges. On four salad plates, arrange the lettuce, fennel, beets and sweet potato. Sprinkle with nuts. Whisk the vinegar, water, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salads. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges