Mache and Citrus Salad
There are lots of really great things about this salad. I could go on and on and on and on and But, Ill just mention a few goodies: pistachios (lean protein, vitamin A, folic acid), apples (vitamin A), oranges (vitamin C, folic acid, calcium), and greens (vitamin A, calcium, potassium).
Ingredients
| Bacon slices | 2 (cooked and crumbled) | |
| Mache | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Beet greens | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) | |
| Navel oranges | 4 Large (peeled and chopped) | |
| Apple | 1 (chopped and tossed with orange juice to prevent browning) | |
| Feta cheese | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (crumbled) | |
| Pistachios | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (chopped) | |
| Beet chips | ||
| Beets | 4 Small (peeled and thinly sliced) | |
| Olive oil | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1 Pinch | |
| Salt | 1 Pinch | |
| Homemade buttermilk dressing | ||
| Lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Olive oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Dijon mustard | 1 Teaspoon | |
| White vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Milk | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) (or 1/2 C Buttermilk and omit vinegar) | |
| Honey | 1/2 Tablespoon |
Directions
Getting Ready:
To Make Beet Chips:
1. Pre-heat oven to 375F. Toss beets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Lay on a baking sheet and bake for 10-13 minutes, or until beets are slightly crispy and tender.
3. Remove from oven and cool.
To Make Buttermilk Dressing:
1. Pour vinegar into a measuring cup. Add milk and fill to 1/2 C line. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Whisk in lemon juice, salt, pepper, dijon, and honey. Stream in olive oil, whisking as you do.
Making:
1. Cook bacon.
2. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel.
3. Cool, then crumble.
Serving:
1. Top greens with oranges, apples, feta, bacon, pistachios, and beet chips.
2. Toss with dressing.
3. Enjoy!
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 484Calories from Fat 188
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g33.8%
Saturated Fat 5 g25%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 443 mg18.46%
Total Carbohydrates 66 g22%
Dietary Fiber 15 g60%
Sugars 42 g
Protein 14 g28%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
