Beet and Apple Salad

Turn up the beet! Apples and beets come together to make an incredibly delicious and vibrant fall salad.  Prepping the beets and dressing a day or two before is ideal! You’ll be able to throw a healthy little meal in no time!

[recipe servings=2-4 time=40 Minutes difficulty=Easy]

[recipe-ingredients]

3 Medium or 2 Large Red Beets

2 Garlic Cloves, Minced

1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard

2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

¼ Cup Olive Oil

½ Teaspoon Salt, to Taste

¼ Teaspoon Pepper, to Taste

2 Red Apples, Diced

½ Cup Pumpkin Seeds

2 Tablespoons Minced Chives

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[recipe-directions]

  1. Place a
    steamer basket into a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water. Place the
    beets into the basket, cover the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat
    to low and steam the beets until fork-tender, about 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile,
    make the dressing by whisking together the garlic, mustard, vinegar, oil,
    salt, and pepper.
  3. Cool the
    beets by running them under cold water then peel by pressing them with
    your thumbs until the skin comes off.
  4. Slice the
    beets into wedges and arrange on a platter. Add the apples, pumpkin seeds,
    salad dressing, and chives.

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