Beet and Grapefruit Salad

Beet & Grapefruit Salad

How often does your dinner mostly consist of fresh, vibrant produce? The nutrients and fiber found in greens and veggies are vital and delicious! Give this salad a try and add some sliced, grilled chicken breast for added protein. Hopefully this recipe will inspire you to include more veggies and greens in every meal

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What you need
Serves 6

• 3 red beets
• 3 yellow beets
• 3 grapefruits
• 3 mandarin oranges
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon Liquid Stevia
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups Baby Arugula, fresh
• ¼ cup pistachios, chopped

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Trim the beets, wash and place in an 8x8 casserole pan with ¼ cup of water. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for an hour, until tender. Remove from the oven, uncover and cool completely. Peel the beets and slice into wedges.
2. Cut the ends off the grapefruits, and slice off the peel and the white pith. Remove cut into segments and peel the membrane off each slice. Reserve ¼ cup of grapefruit juice.
3. Whisk together the olive oil, stevia, vinegar, sea salt, black pepper and reserved grapefruit juice. Toss the dressing with the beets and grapefruit wedges.
4. Arrange the arugula on a platter. Top with the beet and grapefruit mixture and sprinkle with pistachios.

Nutrition
One serving equals 142 calories, 6g fat, 15g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, and 2g protein.

I hope that you get a chance to give this recipe a try. Remember, in your kitchen you can create anything you want. Use this recipe as a template and if you want, add flavors you like or subtract things you dislike. If you like a recipe, play around with the ingredients and amounts and make it yours! Also remember, I’m only a call or email away  to assist you in all things fitness and help you achieve your best body yet.​​​​​​


Dedicated To Making Healthy Your Habit,
Mychael

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