Baby Beet Salad with Walnuts

Whip up a healthy side in no time using this baby beet salad recipe.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds assorted baby beets

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ¼ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

  • 5 cups baby lettuce mix

  • cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

  • cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Trim tops from baby beets. Gently wash, then arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to coat.

  3. Bake, covered, until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the covered pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.

  4. Peel and halve beets lengthwise, then gently toss with vinaigrette dressing.

  5. Arrange baby lettuce on a serving platter. Top with beets, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts.

Cook's Note:

Use your favorite vinaigrette dressing.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
15g Fat
21g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 463mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 645mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.