ROASTED BEET-ORANGE SALAD

Roasted Beet-Orange Salad image

Tender beets and tangy vinaigrette are the stars of this fresh, colorful salad. -Kathy Rairigh, Milford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 whole fresh beets
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
6 lettuce leaves
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Place beets in an 11x7-in. baking dish; add 1 in. of water. Cover and bake 40-45 minutes or until tender. Cool; peel, slice and quarter beets., In a large bowl, combine beets and green onions. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oils, sugar, salt, curry and white pepper. Pour over beets; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours., Divide lettuce among six plates. Using a slotted spoon, top with beet mixture. Arrange orange sections over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges