Bitter Greens Beet Salad Recipe

1. 1

   Leave root and 1 inch steam on beets, reserve tops.

2. 2

   Scrub beets with vegetable brush.

3. 3

   Place beets into small wedges in a shallow baking dish, cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 min.

4. 4

   Trim off beet roots and stems, rub off skins.

5. 5

   Cut beets into small wedges.

6. 6

   Cover and chill.

7. 7

   Select several attractive reserved beet tops, remove and throw away stems.

8. 8

   Cut beet greens into 1/4 inch wide diagonal strips to measure 2 c.. Immerse in ice water 5 min.

9. 9

   Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

10. 10

    Combine with escarole and watercress in a large bowl, chill.

11. 11

    Before serving, toss mixed greens with lemon juice, oil and tamari sauce.

12. 12

    Divide into 1 c. servings on salad plates.

13. 13

    Arrange 1 c. beet wedges on each c. of greens, sprinkle with pepper.

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    Serving = 2 c. salad.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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