Recipe
This Citrus Beet Salad Is the Definition of 'Superfood'
You're probably sick of beet puns by now, and you've accepted that Schrute Farms isn't real. Hopefully pop culture hasn't completely ruined this vibrant veggie for you, because the health benefits of beets are no fad. If you're a college kid on a budget seeking out affordable sources of vitamins and minerals that your body needs, beets are a reliable choice, and this beet salad recipe is a perfect dorm room dinner option.
Packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants and rich in potassium, beta-carotene, iron, folate, manganese, and Vitamin C, this nutrient-dense root vegetable is clearly worthy of superfood status, and it'll cost you less than $1 each.
Healthy eating shouldn't be complicated or expensive. All of the produce on this ingredient list can be eaten raw, which saves you time and preserves nutrients that may be depleted in the cooking process. Additionally, Whole Foods offers precooked grains that you can quickly reheat in the microwave, so you won't need to rely on Sunday night meal prep to make this hassle-free dinner.
Citrus Beet Salad
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 1 min 30 secs
- Total Time: 6 mins 30 secs
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1/2 beet
- 1/2 orange
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 handful slivered almonds
- 365 by Whole Foods 7 Grain & Lentil Blend
- Spinach & arugula mix
- Olive oil
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If you have extra beets, check out some of these other recipes to capitalize on your leftovers. You can whip up some creamy hummus or impress your roommates with this beet and barley risotto. Start the day with beet home fries, or, if you're feeling dessert, make a chocolate beet cake with a side of chocolate beet truffles. If you're looking to step up your smoothie game, beets can help you in that department too. With this level of versatility, you truly can't stop the beet.