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Directions
3 md beets (about one pound)
3 TB vegetable oil
3 TB white wine vinegar
1 ts orange zest
2 TB orange juice
2 TB green onion -- sliced
1 TB mint -- snipped
2 c romaine lettuce -- torn
1 green apple, tart -- diced
: fresh mint -- for garnish
Cook whole beets covered, in simmering water for 40-50 minutes until
tender. Drain, and cool slightly, remove skin and cut into thin
strips.
For dressing: combine oil, vinegar, zest, orange juice, green onion,
mint and honey in screwtop jar, shake to combine. Toss half of
dressing with beets, chill for 2 to 24 hours.
To serve, combine torn romaine and diced apple in a serving bowl,
toss with the rest of the dressing, and top with beets. Garnish with
mint.
Recipe By : PICK OF THE DAY SHOW #PD1A12 #2
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 1996 23:41:09
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Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Apple; Fruit; Salad; Vegetable
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