4 beets, roasted, cooled, peeled and sliced or 1 (15 oz) can sliced beets, drained
½ red onion, chopped
1/3 cup reduced-fat Italian or Balsamic salad dressing
2 teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning (can substitute handful of washed, chopped fresh basil or fresh parsley)
½ cup low fat feta cheese (optional)
½ cup of roasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Easy Beet Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Mix beets, red onion, and salad dressing.
- If using roasted beets, place in the refrigerator and chill 1-2 hours before adding additional optional ingredients.
- Add feta cheese (optional), roasted pecans (optional), and seasoning or herbs.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix and serve!
Note: To roast beets, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash beets thoroughly under running water. Cut off beet greens and stems, leaving about 1” of stem attached to each beet. Place beets in a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with vegetable or olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Close up foil in a packet, place on a baking sheet or pan and roast in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove beets from the oven and let cool. Peel off skin and cut off the remaining stem and rood.
Recipe Category
One pan meals
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
Easy Beet Salad
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
4 beets, roasted, cooled, peeled and sliced or 1 (15 oz) can sliced beets, drained
½ red onion, chopped
1/3 cup reduced-fat Italian or Balsamic salad dressing
2 teaspoons dried oregano or Italian seasoning (can substitute handful of washed, chopped fresh basil or fresh parsley)
½ cup low fat feta cheese (optional)
½ cup of roasted pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Mix beets, red onion, and salad dressing.
- If using roasted beets, place in the refrigerator and chill 1-2 hours before adding additional optional ingredients.
- Add feta cheese (optional), roasted pecans (optional), and seasoning or herbs.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix and serve!
Note: To roast beets, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Wash beets thoroughly under running water. Cut off beet greens and stems, leaving about 1” of stem attached to each beet. Place beets in a piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with vegetable or olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Close up foil in a packet, place on a baking sheet or pan and roast in the oven for 45 minutes. Remove beets from the oven and let cool. Peel off skin and cut off the remaining stem and rood.
Nutrition Facts
4 serving per container
Serving size 1 cup
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 15g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% | |
| Sodium 410mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars 0g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Protein 6g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 126mg | 10% | |
| Iron 1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 381mg | 8% | |
The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP in cooperation with Maryland’s Department of Human Services and University of Maryland Extension. University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.