Salad: Three Kings Salad

posted by Terrytx 03-28-101 8:28 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Three Kings Salad
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 navel oranges
1 (15-ounce) can whole beets, drained
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup slivered red onion
Pomegranate seeds (optional)


The colorful trio of beets, oranges, and red onion represents the three wise men from the nativity story.

Section the oranges, cut the beets and onions, and make the vinaigrette ahead of time (store them in separate containers so the colors don't bleed). Assemble up to an hour before serving. This recipe
originally called for pomegranate juice (obtained by meticulously smashing pomegranate seeds and straining the juice) and fresh beets. We found most any fruit juice will work, however, and canned beets are fine, too.

Peel and section oranges over a bowl; squeeze membranes to extract juice. Set sections aside; reserve 1-1/2 tablespoons juice. Discard membranes.

Cut beets into wedges. Combine reserved 1-1/2 tablespoons juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in
a medium bowl; stir well with a whisk.

Divide beet wedges and orange sections evenly among 6 salad plates. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons onion slices. Drizzle with vinaigrette, and garnish with pomegranate seeds, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings.

Note: To obtain pomegranate seeds, put on gloves and cut the pomegranate into quarters. Coax seeds out from the base with thumbs, being careful not to break seeds. Remove and discard white membrane. Reserve 1/3 cup seeds for garnish. :

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: CALORIES 116 (37% from fat); FAT 4.8g (sat 0.4g, mono 3.2g, poly 0.9g); PROTEIN 1.7g; CARB 18.6g; FIBER 4.8g; CHOL 0mg; IRON 0.7mg; SODIUM 363mg; CALC
53mg

Source: Cooking Light-12/00

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