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Raw Beet Salad

© 2025 American Macular Degeneration Foundation

Raw Beet Salad

This recipe is from the Feast for the Eyes® collection, and originally appeared in the 2017 Feast for the Eyes® calendar.
Course Salad
Servings 4
Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups raw beet, peeled 
  • 1/2 head  fennel bulb
  • 1 large orange-peeled and chopped

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine the beet and fennel in the bowl of a food processor with the metal blade and pulse until the beet is shredded, taking care not to puree. Scrape into a bowl and toss with the orange. 
  • Combine dressing ingredients in a tightly sealed jar and shake vigorously until they emulsify. Toss the salad with dressing and serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 328mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 363IUVitamin C: 22mgZinc: 0.2mgBeta-carotene: 196μgLutein and zeaxanthin: 220μg
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