ROASTED BEET, PISTACHIO AND PEAR SALAD

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Canned beets can be used in a pinch, but fresh roasted are best. Can be made early and spooned onto lettuce at dinner time. adaapted from Cooking light.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 beets (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup diced Asian pears or 1 cup ripe pear
1/4 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 curly leaf lettuce leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425f degrees.
  • Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets, scrub with a brush.
  • Place beets in a small baking dish.
  • Bake at 425f degrees for 50 minutes or until tender.
  • Cool, trim off beet roots, rub off skins, dice beets.
  • Combine beets, pear, celery, and pistachios in a medium bowl.
  • Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through red pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
  • Drizzle over beet mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled on lettuce leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 127.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15.1, Protein 2.6

Tammy Sanders
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I can't wait to make this salad again. It's so delicious and healthy.


top 10
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


HD ariyan Xouddori
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I'm always looking for new recipes for beet salad, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Hasna Abas
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for a holiday meal.


Malik Kabeer
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I added a bit of goat cheese to this salad and it was amazing. The goat cheese really complements the flavors of the beets and pears.


Pubg Glacier lv 2
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This salad is a great make-ahead salad. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


NINJA GAMER -#roadTo100Subs!?
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this salad. The roasting process really mellows out the flavor of the beets.


Concepcion Ramirez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I always have a few beets in the fridge, and this is a great way to use them up.


klance willdip_billdip
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ebrahym Ramden
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of roasted beets, pistachios, and pears.


Azizullah Bajeer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. It's a great balance of flavors and textures.


Tk 21savage
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This salad is beautiful and tasty. I love the colors of the roasted beets and pears.


Kona Nahar
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I'm always looking for new ways to use beets, and this salad is a great one. The roasting process brings out the sweetness of the beets, and the pistachios and pears add a nice crunchy texture.


J Geelo
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of roasted beets, pistachios, and pears was unique and delicious.