Bok Choy Beet Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 small-medium beets
  • 3-4 bok choy stalks
  • 1-2 tangerines, cut into segments
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro, optional

Instructions

  1. Bring about two cups of water to a boil in a pot.
  2. Add the whole beets and cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until they are soft and fork tender.
  3. Remove from the pot and allow to cool.
  4. Once cool, peel the beets and chop into ¼ inch cubes. Set aside.
  5. Remove the green tops from the bok choy and chop and set aside.
  6. Chop the green stalks of the bok choy and place in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute.
  7. Remove from the microwave and add the chopped green tops and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
  8. Set aside to slightly cool.
  9. Peel and cut the tangerines into segments.
  10. Place all the prepared ingredients and seasonings into a bowl and mix well.
  11. Top with cilantro if using, serve and enjoy!

Source: theculinaryheart.com