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Classic Beet Salad

Hungry for a healthy and hearty salad? Just beet it. Serve boiled beets marinated in a sweet and spicy vinaigrette dressing for best results. Loaded with anti-oxidants, it’s the ultimate dish for optimum health.
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Cuisine Continental

Servings 6 servings
Calories 742.92 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 bunches beets
  • 1 floz water
  • 1/4 cup(s) white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon(s) caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon(s) white sugar
  • 1/8 cup(s) minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon(s) prepared horseradish
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
  • 5 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil

Instructions

 

  • Wash beets and trim off greens.
  • Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil; add beets and cook, covered, until beets are tender.
  • Remove from heat, drain, and peel and slice when cool.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the water, vinegar, caraway seeds, sugar, onion, horseradish, cloves, salt, pepper and oil.
  • Add beets and toss to coat.
  • Let stand for several hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled, as desired.
  • 2 hours 30 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 742.92kcalCarbohydrates: 23.2gProtein: 4.4gFat: 72.24gSaturated Fat: 4.68gSodium: 1252.58mgFiber: 7.52gSugar: 12.82g

Keyword Compound, Vegetables
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