Description
This Zingy Marinated Beet and Apple Salad is a simple healthy salad rich in antioxidants, easy to make, and full of flavor!
Ingredients
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- 3 medium red beets or 2 large beets
- 1 Granny Smith apple
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or raw sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard or 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika (omit for nightshade free)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon gluten free Worcestershire sauce or tamari sauce + 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups Leafy greens such as baby spinach and arugula.
- Optional Toppings - Candied walnuts (or other nut/seed of choice), crumbled goat cheese or feta.
Instructions
- Steam washed beets in 1 inch water and a dash of salt for 20 minutes at medium-high heat on stove top. Allow to cool.
- Once beets are fork-tender and have cooled slightly, the skins should slip off easily Simply use your hands, the end of a spoon, or a paper towel to rub off the skins.
- Thinly slice the apple (remove core) and combine with the beets in a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and paprika. Set aside.
- Drizzle the oil, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce mixture over the beets and apples. Then add in the dry seasoning mixture and toss together.
- Place coated beets and apples in the fridge (covered) for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours to marinate.
- Remove the salad from the fridge and layer on top of fresh spinach or arugula. Add optional toppings and drizzle with extra marinade before serving, if desired.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Quick Tip – Pre-cooked or vacuum-sealed beets may be substituted for raw beets. Just skip the steaming step and skip right to chopping.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Chill time: 30
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: salad
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups per serving as a side
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 18.4 g
- Sodium: 67.8 mg
- Fat: 14.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg