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Beets with Dilled Cucumber Salsa

Beets with Dilled Cucumber Salsa

Cooking Light SEPTEMBER 1999

  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds beets (about 3)
  • 4 lettuce leaves

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Cover and chill.

Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with a brush. Place in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain and cool. Trim off beet roots; rub off skins. Cut beets into 1/4-inch slices.

Arrange beet slices on each of 4 lettuce-lined plates; top each serving with 1/4 cup salsa.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 63
  • Calories from fat: 6%
  • Fat: 0.4g
  • Saturated fat: 0.1g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 0.1g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
  • Protein: 2.8g
  • Carbohydrate: 13.2g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0mg
  • Iron: 1.4mg
  • Sodium: 171mg
  • Calcium: 50mg
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