Name: Beet Salad with Pecans
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup of basil (fresh); 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup of greek yogurt; 1 cup of lettuce (romaine); 1/2 cup of beetroot (peeled and sliced); 1/4 teaspoon of flax (ground); 1/4 teaspoon of salt; Black pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons of pecan (chopped)

Ingredients

Basil
Apple cider vinegar
Greek yogurt
Lettuce
Beetroot
Flax
Salt
Black pepper
Pecan

1/4 cup of basil (fresh)
1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup of greek yogurt
1 cup of lettuce (romaine)
1/2 cup of beetroot (peeled and sliced)
1/4 teaspoon of flax (ground)
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons of pecan (chopped)

Directions

When it comes to antioxidant food, green vegetables and nuts are the most popular, but beets have lots of beneficial nutrients, too. Besides being rich in iron, boron, and vitamin B₉ (folate), they have betacyanin, a polyphenol with powerful antioxidant effects.

The combination of these ingredients in a salad provides great doses of vitamins, dietary fiber, and antioxidants.

Mix the Greek yogurt with the ground flax.(1 minute)
Add the apple cider vinegar and salt.(1 minute)
Whisk until smooth.(1 minute)
Combine the romaine lettuce with the fresh basil, and place it on a plate.(1 minute)
On top of everything, add the slices of beet and the chopped raw pecans.(1 minute)
Distribute the dressing on top of the salad and sprinkle with pepper if desired.