Simple Beet Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds assorted medium beets
  • 1/3 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Garnish: fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Divide beets between 2 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil; drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Seal foil, making 2 loose packets.
  2. Bake at 400° for 45 to 55 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Let cool 1 hour in packets, reserving accumulated liquid.
  4. Bake walnuts at 400° in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
  5. Peel beets, and cut into slices or wedges. Arrange beets on a serving platter or in a bowl. Drizzle with reserved liquid, and sprinkle with walnuts. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

239 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.9g 24% DV
Total Fat 17.6g 23% DV
Carbs 15.8g 6% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9836.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1724.3mg 37% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 38.6mg 43% DV
Calcium 78.3mg 6% DV
Iron 14.7mg 82% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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