Kumquats are a seasonal treat worth keeping and eye out for. If you’ve never tried them, this simple salad is a perfect place to start. The sweetness of beets pairs perfectly with their tangy citrus bite.
Tip: You can swap fresh beets for no-salt-added canned beets for a speedy preparation. Fresh is a little more delicious here, but canned gets the job done in no time flat.
Ingredients
Dressing:
- 1 Tbsp. chopped mint leaves
- 3 tsp. crushed coriander seed
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup orange juice
- Juice of one lemon
- ½ tsp. salt
Salad:
- 2 lbs. beets
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 20 kumquats, washed and quartered
Directions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients and place in fridge to combine flavors while beets cook.
- Cover beets with water in a large saucepan. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer. Cook until fork tender, adding more water if needed to prevent boiling the pan dry (1 hour).
- Drain the water and set aside beets to cool until safe to handle (15 minutes). With a towel, or paper towel, rub the beets to remove skin. Quarters and place in mixing bowl with onions and kumquats.
- Toss vegetables with dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
Serving Size 272 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 8% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 7g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 350mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars 19g | ||
| Includes 0g Added Sugars | 0% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 4g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 78.7mg | 6% | |
| Iron 2.2mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 700mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A 15.7mcg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C 49.2mg | 50% | |
| Vitamin E 1.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 5.8mcg | 6% | |
| Thiamin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 1.5mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 187.3mcg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 0.8mcg | 4% | |
| Chloride 4.8mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 86mg | 6% | |
| Iodine 0.8mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 55.4mg | 15% | |
| Zinc 0.7mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 1.4mcg | 2% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Manganese 0.6mg | 25% | |
| Chromium 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0.9mcg | 2% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Beets, Kumquats, Orange Juice, Onion, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Dijon Mustard (water, Mustard Seeds, Vinegar, Salt, Citric Acid, Sulphur Dioxide (preservative)), Mint, Coriander, Salt.
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