Beets Beans And Greens

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lemon juice (or vinegar)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons mustard
• salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
• 2 cups sliced cooked beets, fresh or low-sodium canned
• 1 head of lettuce, washed and torn into pieces
• 2 cups cooked beans, rinsed (any kind)

‍ Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. To make dressing, combine lemon juice, garlic, mustard, oil, salt and pepper (optional) in a large bowl.
3. Place the sliced beets in a small bowl. Toss 1 tablespoon of the dressing with the beets to coat.
4. Toss the greens and beans with the remaining dressing in the large bowl.
5. Place onto plates and top with beets.

Source: USDA / MyPlate