PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES
Beet & Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- 1 jar (16 ounces.) Aunt Nellie’s Sliced Pickled Beets
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 small avocado, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 2 strips bacon, cooked, crumbled (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts, almonds or pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic or white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
Directions
Makes 6 servings.
- Drain beets.
- Place greens on platter. Arrange beets on greens; top with avocado slices.
- Sprinkle with bacon, nuts and goat cheese, if desired.
- For dressing, whisk together vinegar and oil; add basil. Drizzle over salad, as desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information per serving (1/6 of recipe): 160 calories; 2g protein; 12g carbohydrate; 12g fat; 105mg sodium; less than 5mg cholesterol; 3g fiber; 0.68mg iron; 0.06mg thiamin; 381.61IU vitamin A; 5.5mg vitamin C.