Roasted Beet, Avocado and Pistachio Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Roasted Beet, Avocado and Pistachio Salad Recipe

Ingredients

3 large beets

extra-virgin olive oil

balsamic vinegar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 avocado -peeled

pitted

and cut into bite-size pieces

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens

¼ cup shelled pistachio nuts

¼ cupdried cherries

¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

extra-virgin olive oil

balsamic vinegar

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cut stems off beets and place whole on a baking sheet. Roast until fork tender about 45 minutes. Allow to cool; peel and dice beets into large bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Toss diced avocado with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate bowl; season with salt.

Step 4

To serve divide salad greens between serving plates. Top each serving with 1/4 of the beets and avocado. Sprinkle each serving with shelled pistachios dried cherries and shredded Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information

Roasted Beet, Avocado and Pistachio Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 392.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.2g 18%

Carbohydrates: 34.1g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 11.6g 47%

Sugars: 19.4g

Fat: 26.3g 40%

Saturated Fat: 4.3g 22%

Cholesterol: 3.6mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 2136IU 43%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.6mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 25.6mg 43%

Folate: 328.6mcg 82%

Calcium: 152.4mg 15%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 85.9mg 31%

Potassium: 1160.2mg 33%

Sodium: 287.1mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 236.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.