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Beet & Citrus Salad

Colorful beet and citrus salad on a white oval platter, topped with pomegranate seeds and fresh mint leaves.

This colorful and fresh fall side dish combines earthy beets and zesty citrus. 

Ingredients

  • Beets (any variety)
  • Assorted citrus (e.g., oranges, grapefruits, Meyer lemons)
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Chopped chives
  • Olive oil
  • Black pepper

Insturctions

  1. Wrap beets in foil and bake for 1 hour at 400 degrees F until tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. When cool, peel and slice the beets into wedges. Layer on a platter with your favorite peeled, sliced citrus fruit like  oranges, grapefruits and Meyer lemons.
  3. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and garnish with mint, chives, a drizzle of olive oil, and freshly ground black pepper.