Fall Salad with Beets and Apples

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Fall Salad with Beets and Apples
300 min.
8
228kcal

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Introducing a delightful Fall Salad with Beets and Apples—a perfect harmony of flavors that captures the essence of the season! This vibrant dish features earthy roasted beets paired with the crisp sweetness of Gala apples, creating a colorful canvas that is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The addition of smoky applewood bacon adds a savory depth, while a medley of greens like baby arugula and frisée provide a refreshing crunch that will elevate your dining experience.

This gluten-free and dairy-free salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a nourishing and wholesome choice, ideal for gatherings or as a side dish to complement any meal. Each serving is a generous portion, making it perfect for sharing with friends and family during harvest celebrations or cozy autumn dinners. With approximately 228 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free, enjoying the fantastic balance of protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates.

Easy to prepare and beautifully textured, this salad is dressed in a light and tangy vinaigrette made with white balsamic and white wine vinegar, complemented by the nuttiness of toasted walnuts. Whether you serve it as an antipasti before the main course or as a snack at your next get-together, this Fall Salad with Beets and Apples is sure to impress and satisfy all who taste it!

Ingredients

  •  bacon thick crumbled cooked
  • cups baby arugula packed
  • pound beets red yellow peeled thinly sliced into half moons
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin 
  • 0.5 cup parsley fresh loosely packed
  • cups salad leaves curly endive loosely packed
  • oz gala apple thinly sliced
  • tablespoons honey 
  • teaspoons kosher salt 
  • teaspoon spicy brown mustard 
  • 0.5 medium size onion sweet cut into thin strips
  • 0.3 cup walnut pieces toasted chopped
  • 0.5 cup balsamic vinegar white
  • 0.5 cup citrus champagne vinegar 
  • tablespoons citrus champagne vinegar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Microwave beets and water to cover in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 8 to 10 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Let stand 30 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse beets.
  4. Stir together white balsamic vinegar, next 3 ingredients, and 2 Tbsp. water; pour into a large zip-top plastic freezer bag.
  5. Add beets and onion. Seal and chill 4 hours.
  6. Drain beets and onion, reserving 1/3 cup pickling liquid. Discard remaining liquid.
  7. Whisk together olive oil, next 2 ingredients, and reserved 1/3 cup pickling liquid until smooth.
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss together bacon, next 5 ingredients, and desired amount of dressing.
  9. Serve with beets, onions, and remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories228kcal
Protein7.86%
Fat46.31%
Carbs45.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.28
Glycemic Load
10.62
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
14.14043483786%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.54mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
2.13mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Apigenin
8.24mg
Luteolin
0.69mg
Isorhamnetin
0.32mg
Kaempferol
3.41mg
Myricetin
0.79mg
Quercetin
6.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:227.72kcal
11.39%
Fat:11.95g
18.39%
Saturated Fat:2.84g
17.75%
Carbohydrates:26.61g
8.87%
Net Carbohydrates:22.87g
8.31%
Sugar:21.4g
23.78%
Cholesterol:10.89mg
3.63%
Sodium:762.01mg
33.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.57g
9.13%
Vitamin K:128.01µg
121.91%
Vitamin A:1607.32IU
32.15%
Folate:104.9µg
26.22%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.67%
Vitamin C:15.9mg
19.27%
Fiber:3.75g
14.98%
Potassium:448.27mg
12.81%
Copper:0.21mg
10.25%
Magnesium:38.34mg
9.58%
Phosphorus:88.4mg
8.84%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.61%
Iron:1.51mg
8.39%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.19%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
7%
Selenium:4.4µg
6.28%
Calcium:62.24mg
6.22%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.66%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.14%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.14%
Zinc:0.75mg
5.01%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.38%
Source:My Recipes