Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad Recipe

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Looking for an easy Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad recipe? Learn how to make Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad using healthy ingredients.

Submitted by sailingchef

Makes 4 servings

Original recipe called for 3 tbsp Triple-sec; I substituted OJ. Orange blossom water might work with this as well. From simplyrecipes.com.

Recipe Ingredients for Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad

1	lb (3) golden beets
1	cup diced red onion
1/4	cup red wine vinegar
1/4	cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
3	tbsp orange juice
1/4	tbsp sugar
1/2	teaspoon grated orange peel
560	g (1 cup) pomegranate seeds
1/8	tsp salt
2	cups arugula
1/4	cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe Directions for Golden Beet and Pomegranate Salad

Cook the beets - either boil them for 45 minutes or roast them at 375°F for an hour. Let cool. Peel and dice into 1/2 inch cubes.
In a medium skillet over high heat, bring diced beets, onion, vinegar, broth, orange juice/liqueur, sugar, and orange peel to a boil, stirring often, until liquid is reduced to 2 Tbsp, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
Stir pomegranate seeds into the beet mixture and salt to taste. Serve on top of salad greens on individual plates. Sprinkle with feta cheese.

Categories

Vegetables, Salads, Side Dish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Moroccan

Serving Size 344.4g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

202

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

2.4g

Saturated Fat

1.5g

Trans Fat

0.0g

Cholesterol

8mg

Sodium

319mg

13%

Total Carbohydrates

40.5g

13%

Dietary Fiber

4.9g

20%

Sugars

23.4g

Protein

5.1g

Vitamin A 7%	•	Vitamin C 41%
Calcium 9%	•	Iron 9%

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Fat

Protein

Carbs

Alcohol

Other

Calorie Breakdown
Nutrition Breakdown

Daily Values

Health Information

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

Good points

Low in cholesterol

High in vitamin C

Bad points

Very high in sugar

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