Tangy Apple and Beet Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Tangy Apple and Beet Salad
15 min.
4
125kcal

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Discover the vibrant flavors of our Tangy Apple and Beet Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess. This vegetarian and gluten-free salad is not only a feast for the eyes with its stunning colors but also a nutritious addition to any meal. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal side dish for busy weeknights or a refreshing complement to your weekend gatherings.

The star ingredients, crisp apples and earthy roasted beets, come together in a harmonious blend, enhanced by the creamy richness of crumbled blue cheese. The addition of Treviso radicchio adds a touch of bitterness, creating a well-rounded flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. With a zesty vinaigrette made from cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and extra-virgin olive oil, each bite bursts with freshness and zest.

Not only is this salad a treat for your palate, but it also packs a nutritional punch, with a caloric breakdown that supports a balanced diet. Whether you’re looking to impress guests at a dinner party or simply want to enjoy a healthy meal at home, this Tangy Apple and Beet Salad is sure to become a favorite. Dive into this deliciously simple recipe and elevate your salad game today!

Ingredients

  • small apples peeled
  • small beets 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • ounce cheese blue crumbled
  • tablespoon apple cider vinegar 
  • 1.5 teaspoons dijon mustard 
  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • cups radicchio thinly coarsely chopped
  • tablespoon shallots minced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Place the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, and mustard in a large, nonreactive bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Add the diced apple and beet and toss until well coated in the vinaigrette.
  3. Add the radicchio and blue cheese and season with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly combine, taste, and season with additional salt and pepper as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories125kcal
Protein7.7%
Fat64.35%
Carbs27.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
64.25
Glycemic Load
2.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.5721739938726%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
38.68mg
Delphinidin
2.3mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.48mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
2.8mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
11.52mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
10.97mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:125.21kcal
6.26%
Fat:9.27g
14.27%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.57%
Carbohydrates:9.06g
3.02%
Net Carbohydrates:7.19g
2.61%
Sugar:5.6g
6.22%
Cholesterol:5.32mg
1.77%
Sodium:318.16mg
13.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.5g
4.99%
Vitamin K:81.95µg
78.05%
Vitamin E:1.79mg
11.91%
Folate:43.1µg
10.78%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.72%
Fiber:1.87g
7.5%
Copper:0.13mg
6.73%
Potassium:224.88mg
6.43%
Vitamin C:5.24mg
6.35%
Phosphorus:55.01mg
5.5%
Calcium:51.36mg
5.14%
Magnesium:13.49mg
3.37%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.35%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.21%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.2%
Selenium:2.11µg
3.01%
Iron:0.51mg
2.81%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.69%
Vitamin A:90.46IU
1.81%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.61%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.44%
Vitamin B3:0.26mg
1.31%
Source:Chow