Sliced Beet Salad

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Servings: 2 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Tangy grapefruit and warm spices meet earthy beets in this vibrant, low-sugar side dish.
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Sliced Beet Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 2 Calories: 127.5

Description

This Sliced Beet Salad offers a sophisticated twist on traditional beet preparations by pairing earthy, cooked beets with the bright acidity of fresh grapefruit. The dressing is uniquely spiced with allspice and cloves, adding a subtle warmth that complements the natural sweetness of the vegetables without using sugar. Equal sweetener is used to balance the tartness, making this a perfect option for diabetic-friendly or low-carb diets. The result is a crisp, refreshing salad with complex layers of flavor and a beautiful presentation. It serves well as a light lunch, a picnic staple, or an elegant side dish for holiday meals.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain the sliced canned beets thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Peel the grapefruit and carefully cut the segments away from the membrane, removing any seeds.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Equal sweetener, ground allspice, ground cloves, and salt to create the dressing.
  4. Place the drained beet slices in a large serving bowl.
  5. Add the grapefruit segments to the bowl with the beets.
  6. Pour the dressing over the beets and grapefruit.
  7. Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated.
  8. Serve immediately at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 127.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g4%
Saturated Fat 0.3g2%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 69.3mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 30.1g11%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
Sugars 7.9g
Protein 3.5g8%

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

Keywords: beet, grapefruit, salad, vegan, vegetarian, diabetic, low-carb, allspice, cloves, side-dish, healthy, fresh
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