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Golden Beet Salad in Citrus Sauce

salad of yellow beets




I never realized before that beets come in a variety of colors. Although red beets are the most popular color, golden beets in shades of yellows and oranges are also available. I used the golden in this beautiful beet salad.

My supermarket often carries the organic golden yellow/orange beets which are delightfully flavorful, do not stain the way red beets do, and have a thinner skin which does not need to be peeled. ( but I did anyway) .


Nutritionally, the golden beet contains b-xanthin pigment while the red beed contains betalain pigment. Red and yellow beets are both rich in nutrients, with the yellow provides the same kind of vitamins that most yellow/orange vegetables contain ( like carrots) .

fresh yellow beets with greens
This is the way they look in the store 

peeled and cut golden beets
This is how they look peeled and chopped

Their golden color makes an appealing dish no matter what the recipe. I like to make mine in a citrus dressing because I think the citrus enhances the taste of the yellow beets. In addition, I like to add some diced organic red apple and some freshly chopped fresh mint. 

Beets are surprisingly low in calories ( 42 calories in 1/2 cup of beets), almost no fat, 3 grams of fiber , and packed with minerals and antioxidants. A healthy choice ! 

 if you don't like the mess associated with the traditional red beet, substitute the golden beet in any of your recipes. Of course like all vegetables, beets are naturally gluten free and vegan.


Author: Judee Algazi
Prep: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients: 
2 large organic golden yellow beets, peeled and chopped in large chunks
1 cup of diced red apple ( I use organic and leave the skin on)
1 navel orange, peeled and chopped in large chunks


Citrus Sauce: 
1/2 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
optional: 2 Teaspoons of a flavored balsamic vinegar ( like pear cranberry) 
Mix all ingredients together toss over the salad. 

Directions:

Place the chopped beets in a vegetable steamer basket and place in a 4 quart pot. Fill with 2 cups water and steam until the beets are tender ( about 10 minutes) Be careful that the water does not evaporate completely while cooking ( add more if the water starts to get very low) .  While beets are cooking, chop your apple and orange,.When beets are tender, mix the cooked beets with the chopped red apple and orange chunks. Toss with the dressing.

My Notes: The combination of flavors in this dish are outrageous. Cooked beets, crunchy apple, and fresh orange are fabulous with the fresh mint, orange juice and cinnamon. The only variation I would offer is to add walnuts for kind of a Waldorf Salad idea. Beets are natural cleansers and help aid the in keeping the liver clean.


yellow beet salad with chopped apples



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