Name: Bright Beet Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 4 beets, peeled and cubed; 1 pear, cubed; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 1 lemon, juiced; ½ bunch watercress, roughly chopped

Recipes » Salads » Bright Beet Salad

By Nicolette Richer

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While we prefer watercress, this tasty slow-and-low-cooked dish can be combined with any type of raw, leafy greens. It’s not only a versatile salad; it’s also stunningly beautiful.

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 45 mins Yield: 4-6 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

4 beets, peeled and cubed
1 pear, cubed
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
½ bunch watercress, roughly chopped

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Instructions

1. Place the chopped yellow onions into a pot.
2. Layer the beets and pears on top.
3. Cook on low heat for 45 minutes. There is no need for stirring.
4. When the beets are soft, strain out the liquid.
5. Allow to cool.
6. In a large salad bowl, toss in the beets, pears, and onions with the washed watercress.
7. Add lemon juice and serve.