Nutty Beet Salad

Ever since FIC-pink/rose has been announced by Priya, so many bloggers have posted recipes with beet as a main ingredient. I thought I should also join them :). Here is a mouthwatering recipe that I found in my latest recipe book with slight modifications of my own.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cooked beet (grated)

1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 apple (I used gala)

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 large handfuls of mixed salad greens

2 tbsp pecan halves (toasted)

Dressing:

2 tbsp non-fat yogurt

2 tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise

1 garlic clove (chopped)

2 tsp fresh dill (chopped)

salt and pepper as needed

Method:

• Put the beet in a non-metallic dish and sprinkle with vinegar. Cover with a plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
• To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Core and slice the apple. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
• Remove beet from the refrigerator and drizzle dressing over it. Add the apples and mix gently to coat with the dressing.
• To serve, arrange a handful of salad greens on each plate and top with a large spoonful of the apple and beet mixture.
• Sprinkle the toasted nuts over the salad and serve immediately.

I would like to send this salad over to Priya's FIC-pink/rose (Food in Color) Event which was started by SunshineMom.

Enjoy!!!