Chilled Beet Salad Recipe

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We enjoy fresh beets all summer long. This ruby-red dish is an excellent change from the typical tossed salad and pairs well with any sandwich and entree.

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Chilled Beet Salad Recipe

Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1/2 pound fresh beets
1/4 small red onion
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-60 minutes or until tender. Remove from the water; cool.
Peel beets and thinly slice. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 105 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 340 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Chilled Beet Salad in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p211