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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A refreshing from-scratch dressing is the ideal topping to this colorful salad with bright beets, mixed greens and mandarin oranges. The dish from our Test Kitchen would be a dressy accompaniment to a special event's menu. Ingredients:
2 whole fresh beets |
cooking spray |
2 tablespoons cider vinegar |
2 teaspoons orange juice concentrate |
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
5 teaspoons canola oil |
1 teaspoon sesame oil |
3 cups torn mixed salad greens |
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Spritz beets with cooking spray; place in an ungreased 8-in.-square baking dish. Bake, covered, 60-70 minutes or until tender. Cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, orange juice concentrate, mustard, thyme and pepper. Gradually whisk in canola and sesame oils until blended.
3. Peel beets and cut into 1/2-in. cubes. In a large bowl, combine greens, mandarin oranges and beets. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Yield: 4 servings.
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