Good 4 ME: Beet Walnut Salad

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Hannaford Registered Dietitian Mary LaVanway has a salad recipe to help you reach to your health goals in 2026.

Beet Walnut Salad

Active time 10 min.

Total time: 30 min

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 small bunch beets
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup chopped apple
• ¼ cup chopped celery
• 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 8 cups salad greens
• Pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Directions

1. Steam raw beets in water in saucepan until tender (20 minutes). Slip off skins. Rinse to cool. Slice in ½” rounds.
2. In a medium bowl, toss beets with red wine vinegar. Add apples and celery. Toss together.
3. In a large bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and water. Add salad greens and toss.
4. Put greens onto individual salad plates. Top with sliced beet mixture. Sprinkle with pepper, walnuts, and cheese.