Orange-Scented Beet Salad Recipe

Name: Orange-Scented Beet Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 beets (about 3 pounds); 3 (3-inch) orange rind strips; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 4 cups gourmet salad greens; Orange rind strips (optional)

Servings: persons

6 beets (about 3 pounds)
3 (3-inch) orange rind strips
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange rind
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 cups gourmet salad greens
Orange rind strips (optional)

1
Trim roots and stems from beets; scrub with a brush. Peel beets. Cut beets in half lengthwise; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place beets, 3 orange rind strips, orange juice, and vinegar in a 6-quart pressure cooker. Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat (about 4 minutes). Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat; place pressure cooker under cold running water. Remove lid.
2
Drain mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Discard the 3 orange rind strips. Combine 1 cup reserved cooking liquid, beets, onions, sugar, grated orange rind, and mustard in a bowl; toss gently. Place 1 cup greens on each of 4 plates; top with beet mixture. Garnish with additional orange rind strips, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 beets (about 3 pounds), 3 (3-inch) orange rind strips, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Orange-Scented Beet Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Orange-Scented Beet Salad

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