Orange-Scented Beet Salad
Orange-Scented Beet Salad might be a good recipe to expand your side dish repertoire. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 196 calories, 6g of protein, and 1g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up beets, green onions, dijon mustard, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Trim roots and stems from beets; scrub with a brush. Peel beets.
Cut beets in half lengthwise; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Place beets, 3 orange rind strips, orange juice, and vinegar in a 6-quart pressure cooker. Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat (about 4 minutes). Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; place pressure cooker under cold running water.
Drain mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Discard the 3 orange rind strips.
Combine 1 cup reserved cooking liquid, beets, onions, sugar, grated orange rind, and mustard in a bowl; toss gently.
Place 1 cup greens on each of 4 plates; top with beet mixture.
Garnish with additional orange rind strips, if desired.