TANGERINE & ROASTED BEET SALAD

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Tangerines and beets are colorful companions in this refreshing salad. The lettuce leaves make ideal cups to hold the ingredients, and the citrus balsamic dressing adds to the crisp goodness. -Karen Bowlden, Boise, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds fresh beets
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated tangerine zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
ASSEMBLY:
3 tangerines, peeled and sliced
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
6 Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves
Additional grated tangerine zest

Steps:

  • Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a foil-lined 8-in. square baking pan. Cover and bake at 400° until tender, 50-60 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Peel and slice; transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small saucepan combine vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 7-10 minutes or until reduced by half. Stir in tangerine zest, salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature., For serving, arrange the tangerines, onion and beets on lettuce leaves. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with additional tangerine zest.

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