Shredded Beats with Crumbled Goat Cheese and Creamy Citrus Dressing
It takes only minutes to grate peeled, raw beets in a food processor. If you prefer, you can also use diced cooked beets, though the texture of raw beets gives this salad more volume and a bit of crunch.
This vinaigrette tastes indulgent. Thanks to a dollop of Greek yogurt, this dressing has a creamy, luscious texture.It's scrumptious on this salad or drizzled on grilled fish or chicken. Try substituting other combinations of citrus fruits, such as lemons, grapefruit, or blood oranges, to create unique flavors.
Ingredients
| For creamy citrus dressing | ||
| Fat free greek yogurt | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Grated lime zest | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Lime juice | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Cilantro leaves | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Agave nectar/Honey | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Unseasoned rice vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped garlic | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Grapeseed oil/Light olive oil | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Ground black pepper | To Taste | |
| Other ingredients | ||
| Raw beets | 1 1/4 Pound , grated | |
| Creamy citrus dressing | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Crumbled goat cheese | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Chopped fresh chives | 2 Tablespoon |
Directions
MAKING
1. In a food processor, combine the yogurt, lime zest, juice, cilantro, agave nectar or honey, vinegar and garlic and puree until smooth.
2. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle in the oil until its incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss the shredded beets with the dressing.
4. Top with goat cheese and chives.
SERVING
5. Serve at room temperature.
NOTES:
The dressing will keep in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 138Calories from Fat 82
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 133 mg5.54%
Total Carbohydrates 11 g3.7%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 8 g
Protein 4 g8%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
