Orange-Scented Beet Salad

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beets 
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar 
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 
• 0.3 cup green onions sliced
• 0.5 cup orange juice fresh
• 2 teaspoons orange rind grated
• 3 strips orange rind (3-inch)
• 4 cups gourmet salad greens 

Equipment

• bowl
• colander
• pressure cooker

Directions

1. Trim roots and stems from beets; scrub with a brush. Peel beets.
2. Cut beets in half lengthwise; cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
3. 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.
4. Remove from heat; place pressure cooker under cold running water.
5. Remove lid.
6. Drain mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Discard the 3 orange rind strips.
7. Combine 1 cup reserved cooking liquid, beets, onions, sugar, grated orange rind, and mustard in a bowl; toss gently.
8. Place 1 cup greens on each of 4 plates; top with beet mixture.
9. Garnish with additional orange rind strips, if desired.