Carrot and beet come together in this crunchy salad that’s ready in 20 minutes - a tasty side dish.
Crunchy Carrot-Beet Salad
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Ingredients 12
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Dash salt
- Dash pepper
- 2 medium fresh beets, peeled
- 2 large carrots
- 1 bag (5 oz) arugula
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
Instructions
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Step1Sprinkle walnuts in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until nuts begin to brown, then stirring constantly until nuts are light brown.
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Step2Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, shallot, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper with whisk.
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Step3Cut beets and carrots into thin slices, using mandoline or sharp knife. (To prevent hands from being stained, hold beets with paper towel or wear rubber gloves while slicing.) Toss arugula with small amount of vinaigrette. Arrange arugula on serving platter. Toss beets, carrots and parsley with desired amount of vinaigrette. Spoon mixture over arugula; sprinkle with walnuts. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately with any remaining vinaigrette.
Nutrition
264
Calories
25g
Total Fat
3g
Protein
10g
Total Carbohydrate
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 264
- Total Fat
- 25g
- 0%
- Saturated Fat
- 3g
- 0%
- Sodium
- 112mg
- 0%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 10g
- 0%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 0%
- Protein
- 3g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 0%
- 0%
- Vitamin C
- 0%
- 0%
- Calcium
- 0%
- 0%
- Iron
- 0%
- 0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Vegetable; 5 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
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