I have a small confession to make... My post yesterday was made to lead you to todays one.
There's method in my madness.. Why? because the cousin that we shared Christmas Day with had a salad on the dining table that we fell in love with.
It's easy, tasty and healthy... it has only three ingredients but it's a wonderful mix and when I started making it for other friends it was snapped up in a flash.
Beetroot and Orange Salad
I wanted something to serve with basic tinned tuna. Yes, I know it is better to eat fresh but I’d been out all day so this is my interpretation of a healthier “ready meal”.
Ingredients
1 small cooked beetroot
1 orange
Fresh chives
Ground black pepper
Method
Peel and thinly slice orange and beetroot and arrange in a circular pattern on the plate. (I added the 2 tablespoons of tuna to the centre of the salad) Chop up chives or herbs of choice and sprinkle over the salad. Season with ground black pepper.
Prep time less than 10 mins!
Facts about Beetroot
According to Self Nutrition Data beetroot is
“Very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Potassium, and a very good source of Folate and Manganese.”
But I also learn from the About.com Guide
“Beetroot has one of the highest sugar contents of any vegetable. Up to 10 per cent of beetroot is sugar, but it is released slowly into the body rather than the sudden rush that results from eating chocolate.”
Sounds good to me providing I practise portion control!
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Tagged beetroot and orange salad, dairy free, diet, gluten free recipes, health recipes, quick salads
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Ingredients
Endive
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Chives
marjoram
Black pepper
Method
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