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Canadian Beet and Apple Salad

Sweet roasted beets and crisp apple with a bright cider dressing, herbs and sunflower seeds.

Canadian Beet and Apple Salad prepared dish
Prep20 minCook45 minServes4LevelEasy
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Before you start

A quick setup makes the method easier to follow and keeps important steps from being missed.

Preparation checklist

  • Read all 5 method steps from beginning to end.
  • Measure and arrange all 10 listed ingredients.
  • Set aside about 65 minutes, based on the time recorded by the source.

Recipe notes & preparation tips

Keep red beets separate until the final toss if you want distinct colours.

Adapted from the source recipe's notes.
Step by step

Method

  1. 01

    Wrap the beets and roast at 400°F (200°C) until tender, about 45 minutes.

  2. 02

    Cool, peel and cut the beets into bite-size wedges.

  3. 03

    Whisk vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, oil, salt and pepper.

  4. 04

    Slice the apple and combine it with beets, spinach and red onion.

  5. 05

    Dress gently and finish with sunflower seeds.

Ready to serve

Serve the dish as directed and enjoy it while it is at its best.

Bon appétit — enjoy your meal!
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Source & licence

This original method was written by RecipeVella Editorial . Text: Original RecipeVella editorial text. Image: CC BY-SA 4.0, credited to Anneli Salo; view original image record .