Sliced Beet Salad

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.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 2

Calories: 127.5

Dietary: Diabetic, Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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

1 1/2 cups sliced canned or cooked beets, drained
1 small grapefruit, segmented and seeded
1 tsp Equal sweetener (or preferred non-caloric sweetener)
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 pinch salt

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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