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roasted beet, parmesan, mixed greens and pumpkin seed salad

Author: Mary Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large handfuls mixed greens
  • 3 beets
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit
  • Wrap whole trimmed beets in foil and roast on a tray in the oven for 30 minutes to an hour (depending on size of beets) until tender.
  • Remove from oven and peel when cooled.
  • Slice beets into 8 segments.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan and toast pumpkin seeds until golden, let cool.
  • To make dressing, thoroughly whisk together first 5 ingredients.
  • Mix dressing with greens and plate. Top with beets, pumpkin seeds and parmesan.