My dear friend, Shayda, who lost 100 pounds on my Ultimate Weight Loss Program, gave me this incredible recipe, which I tweaked to my liking.
8 ounces of steamed or roasted beets
8 ounces of mango
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
Fresh mint – ¼ cup (about ¼ of an ounce, or more, to taste)
House Dressing 2.0 (recipe below)
1. Dice the beets and mango so they are the same size and place in a bowl.
2. Finely chop the mint and red onion and add.
3. Whisk the dressing together and pour over the salad. Serve chilled. This looks beautiful over a bed of arugula.
Notes: You can buy beets already steamed at Trader Joes or Costco. You can also buy diced organic mango at Costco if you don’t want to cut your own. If you don’t care for mint, substitute another fresh herb like cilantro or Italian parsley.
House Dressing 2.0
This is my favorite salad dressing and it’s so easy to make from three simple ingredients. (Because I previously had a delicious house dressing I named this one 2.0.)
2 tablespoons lime juice (add zest if using fresh)
2 tablespoons low acid (4%) Balsamic vinegar (like Napa Valley Naturals Grand Reserve)
1 tablespoon salt-free mustard (I use Westbrae) or your favorite low-sodium Dijon mustard
1. Whisk together all ingredients. When making a large quantity, use a blender.
Notes: Mustards and vinegars vary widely in their taste so make sure you are using brands you love on their own.