Cool Summer Salad

 

 

Cool Summer Salad

4 medium fresh beets, cooked                                   2 tbsp. lemon juice

½ medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, & sliced        1 tbsp. honey

2 medium oranges, peeled & sliced                           ½ tsp. horseradish (optional)

2 tsp. dried dill weed                                                  Black pepper to taste

Peel the cooked beets.  Quarter and slice them into 1/8-inch-thick pieces.  In a mixing bowl, combine the beet, cucumber, and orange slices; add the dill weed.  In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, honey, and horseradish and mix well.  Pour over the beet mixture.  Season with black pepper.  Chill before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Each serving provides 57 calories, 1 gram protein, 13 grams carbohydrate, 0 gram fat, 20 milligrams sodium, 2.5 grams fiber.