Citrus Beet Salad

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• 1 head butter lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
• 2-3 beets, pre-cooked
• ¼ cup pistachios, chopped, optional
• salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

For the vinaigrette:

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed citrus juice
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp honey
• salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions:

• If using pre-cooked beets, skip to third step.  If using raw beets, place washed beets in a saucepan with vinegar, cover with water and bring to a boil. Depending on size of beets, simmer for 20 to 40 minutes.
• Drain and rinse with cold water. If desired, scrub the peel under running water to remove.
• Cut beets into chunks of various sizes to provide texture and visual interest in salad.
• Add vinaigrette ingredients to a jar, shake until combined.
• Add lettuce to a bowl, then toss with vinaigrette
• Top with beets, citrus segments, pistachios (optional) and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Enjoy!