Description

This is a unique, flavorful salad that is really easy to make. It can be modified to fit your taste. Add chicken to make it a main dish.

Ingredients

• 4 medium beets
• 1/3 c. chopped walnuts or pecans
• 3 T. Maple syrup
• 10 oz. package mixed baby salad greens, arugula or baby spinach
• 1/2 c. frozen orange juice concentrate
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 oz. feta or goat cheese

Steps

1. Scrub, trim and cut beets in halves. Rinse salad greens; drain well.
2. Place beets in a saucepan; fill with water to cover.; bring to a boil; cook 20 - 30 minutes, until tender. Drain; cool; cut into cubes. (The beets can also be roasted in the oven for 1 hour at 400 degrees.) In a pinch, chilled, canned beets would work as well.
3. While beets are cooking, place walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat; heat until warm and starting to toast; stir in syrup. Cook; stir until evenly coated; remove from the heat; cool.