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Orange Beef and Beet Salad

orange beef beet salad
Ingredients:
  • (1) orange
  • (2 Tbsp.) white wine vinegar
  • (1 Tbsp.) shallots, minced
  • (2 tsp.) Dijon mustard
  • (1/4 tsp.) sugar
  • (2 Tbsp.) olive oil
  • (3 small) beets, trimmed
  • (8 cups) loosely packed arugula
  • (4 oz. slice) low-sodium deli roast beef, cut into strips
  • (1/2 cup) crumbled goat cheese
  • (2 Tbsp.) pine nuts, toasted
Servings
4
Salad

Orange Beef and Beet Salad

Thin strips of deli roast beef, beets, crumbled goat cheese and toasted pine nuts served on a bed of arugula.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 8 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, grate 1 tsp. orange rind and 2 Tbsp. juice. Add vinegar, shallots and mustard, whisk to combine. Add oil while whisking.
  2. 2In a microwave-safe bowl, combine beets and enough water to fill the bowl halfway. Cover and microwave on High 8 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

  3. 3Toss arugula with dressing. Peel and slice beets. Add beef, beets, cheese and nuts, toss to combine and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 226
  • Total Fat 16 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 10.4 g
  • Protein 13.4 g
  • Cholesterol 26 mg
  • Sodium 234 mg
  • Fiber 2.6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Salads with Red Meat

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Red Meat, Dairy, Peanuts

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.