Beet Salad
1 lb fresh whole beets about 4 medium beets
3 tbsp Lemon juice about 1 large lemon
3 tbsp Olive oil
½ tsp Salt
Ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
Note: Beet juice can stain skin & other surfaces. Wearing food gloves can help protect your hands.
1
Place unpeeled beets in a pot and add enough water to cover them.
2
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
3
Rub off peels using two paper towels. Cut beets into medium cubes and place in a bowl.
4
Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Stir gently.
5
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
6
Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings
Serving size
¾
- Amount per serving
- Calories141
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g13%
- Saturated Fat 1g5%
- Sodium 387mg17%
- Total Carbohydrate 12g5%
- Dietary Fiber 3g11%
- Protein 2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This recipe was adapted from eatfresh.org.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh whole beets about 4 medium beets
3 tbsp Lemon juice about 1 large lemon
3 tbsp Olive oil
½ tsp Salt
Ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped
Note: Beet juice can stain skin & other surfaces. Wearing food gloves can help protect your hands.
