ROASTED BEET, PISTACHIO AND PEAR SALAD

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Canned beets can be used in a pinch, but fresh roasted are best. Can be made early and spooned onto lettuce at dinner time. adaapted from Cooking light.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 beets (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup diced Asian pears or 1 cup ripe pear
1/4 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 curly leaf lettuce leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425f degrees.
  • Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets, scrub with a brush.
  • Place beets in a small baking dish.
  • Bake at 425f degrees for 50 minutes or until tender.
  • Cool, trim off beet roots, rub off skins, dice beets.
  • Combine beets, pear, celery, and pistachios in a medium bowl.
  • Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through red pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
  • Drizzle over beet mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled on lettuce leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 127.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15.1, Protein 2.6

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