Beet, Orange and Apple Salad

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"What a delicious, fruity kind of sald, very good for you!!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb beet
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1 large orange
• 2 granny smith apples, cored and sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon raspberry wine
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted

directions

1. Wash and dry beets. Place beets in a sauce pan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool and peel off skins; cut into 8 wedges.
2. Peel and section orange. In a bowl combine orange sections, beets and apples.
3. In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, sugar and garlic. Pour over beet mixture and toss well. Arrange 1/2 cup mixed greens on 4 salad plates. Top with beet mixture, sprinkle with sunflower seeds and serve.