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beet greens salad with cherries and pecans

Beet Greens Salad with Cherries and Pecans

A delicious and simple salad using those leftover beet greens with cherries, pecans, and parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 1070mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 7405IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 450mg | Iron: 4mg
Calories: 596kcal
Author: Max Cozzi
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • ½ cup basil balsamic vinaigrette
  • 8 oz beet greens, (about 5 cups, from one bunch of beets)
  • ½ cup cherries, (pitted and cut in half)
  • ½ cup pecans
  • ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese, (for topping)

Instructions

  • Tear the beet greens into bite size pieces and add them to a large bowl along with the cherries and pecans. Drizzle the basil balsamic vinaigrette over the top and toss well.
  • Serve on a platter or individual plates topped with shaved parmesan cheese.

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Notes

Give the pecans a quick toast in warm oven to make them extra crunchy and delicious! About 300° for 5 minutes will do. Perfect if you already have the oven running. 
Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish, side salad, sides
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean, pacific northwest
Keyword: beet greens, beets, easy, fresh, greens, healthy, lettuce, quick, salad, simple, vegetables, vegetarian, veggies
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