Beet Salad with Pickled Onions and Feta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds (about 5 medium) beets
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 111g | |
| Calories 288 | |
| Calories from Fat 227 | 79% |
| Total Fat 25.7g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 10.35g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium 115mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 6.65g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 5.4g | 4% |
| Protein 8.58g | 14% |
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