Asian Beet, Pear and Avocado Salad

Beets are good year round, but I especially love them in the Spring.  I think that they are the most flavorful, sweet, and delicious when roasted.  They are rich in nutrients, so they are something that is good to enjoy often.  The salad I am sharing with you today combines them with heart healthy avocados and sweet pears in an Asian dressing for a delicious combination.  It may sound unusual, but it is so delicious!  Next time you are in the mood for beets, give this salad a try!

Author: Amy Lyons O’Neil

Amy has worked for Fresh and Natural Foods since 2006 contributing to the variety of healthful foods we offer. She graduated with a degree in studio art from Bethel University in 2007, but in her senior year of college, found that her passion was with the art of food. She later used her photography and culinary skills to create a vegan food and recipe blog, Fragrant Vanilla Cake. She has also written 3 cookbooks. She specializes in vegan and vegetarian recipes. Local, fresh and organic food has always been her focus in whatever she creates.

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Servings: 4-6 | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes | Ready in: 1 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 2 large organic red beets
• 2 organic Bartlett Pears
• 2 medium just ripe avocadoes
• 3 scallions, sliced
• Dressing:
• 3 Tbsp San J tamari
• 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
• 3 Tbsp Spectrum toasted sesame oil
• 1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. To cook the beets, preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
2. Wrap the beets in foil, then place in the oven.  Roast for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes or until the beets are tender when pierced with a knife.
3. Remove from the oven, and let cool until you can comfortably peel them.  Slice them, and set aside in the refrigerator until completely cool.
4. Combine the beets, pears, avocado, and green onions in a bowl, and add all of the dressing ingredients and sesame seeds.  Toss together, and enjoy!