Beet, Orange and Apple Salad

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What a nice, colorful salad. Thick wedges of cooked beets, thinly sliced apples and orange sections are dressed with a delicious vinaigrette and spooned onto a bed of shredded beet greens.

INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Wash and dry beet roots and greens. Shred greens to measure 2 cups and set aside.
  • Place beets in a sauce pan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and allow to cool.
  • Trim and peel off skins; cut into 8 wedges.
  • Peel and section orange. In a bowl, combine orange sections, beets and apples.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and garlic. Pour over beet mixture and toss well.
  • Arrange 1/2 cup beet greens on 4 salad plates. Top with beet mixture, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve.