

RECIPES

BERRY-BEET SALAD
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1 each fresh red and golden beets
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1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
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2 tablespoons walnut oil
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1 teaspoon honey
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Dash salt
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Dash pepper
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1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
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1/2 cup fresh raspberries
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1/2 cup fresh blackberries
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3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted nuts,
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1 shallot, thinly sliced
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4 cups torn mixed salad greens
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1 ounce fresh goat cheese, crumbled
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1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced

DIRECTIONS
1
Place beets in an 8-in. square baking dish; add 1 in. of water. Cover and bake at 400° for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
2
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper; set aside. Cool beets; peel and cut into thin slices.
NUTRITION FACTS
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1 serving: 183 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.
3
In a large bowl, combine the beets, berries, walnuts, and shallot. Pour dressing over beet mixture and toss gently to coat. Divide salad greens among 4 serving plates. Top with beet mixture; sprinkle with cheese and basil.