beans, beets, apple salad

Beets and Beans Salad

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This salad is full of protein and nutrients thanks to its bright beets and cooked beans.

Ingredients 

  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic Finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Mustard
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups Beans Low-sodium and rinsed
  • 1 head Lettuce Washed and torn into pieces
  • 2 cups Beets Low-sodium and sliced

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing Bowl

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • To make dressing, combine lemon juice, garlic, mustard, oil, salt and pepper (optional) in a large bowl.
  • Place the sliced beets in a small bowl. Toss 1 tablespoon of the dressing with the beets to coat.
  • Toss the greens and beans with the remaining dressing in the large bowl.
  • Place onto plates and top with beets.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Beets and Beans Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
167
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
413
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
551
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
468
IU
9
%
Vitamin C
 
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
 
71
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Beans, Garlic, Gound Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Lettuce, Mustard, Salt, Vegetable Oil
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