Recipe Demo: Steamed Beet Salad

This nourishing salad blends the warm, earthy sweetness of beets with crisp greens and a bright, dressing for a balanced dish. It highlights healthy eating, nutrition access, and community wellness while being simple to prepare.

Details:
Time: 45 minutes | Servings: 6 | Calories: 212 kcal

Ingredients:
1 cup water • 6 beets • 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1½ tbsp apple cider vinegar • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, minced • 3 tbsp olive oil • 3 cups lettuce or arugula, packed • 1 fennel bulb, shredded • ½ cup raw walnuts or pumpkin seeds • ½ cup feta cheese (optional) • ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:
Add water to a large stockpot with a steamer basket over high heat. Scrub beets, trim blemishes, and slice into ¼-inch moons or half-moons. Steam for 15 minutes, or until fork tender. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, cilantro, and olive oil. Toast walnuts or pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and lightly golden. In a large bowl, combine steamed beets with dressing. Toss shredded fennel with lettuce or arugula, then top with warm beets, toasted nuts or seeds, feta (optional), and black pepper to taste.