Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 large romaine lettuce leaves (washed)
  • 1 medium size beet (cooked and sliced)
  • 1/2 cup of beets cooking water
  • 1 ripe plantain but still firm (diced)
  • 1 cup of jicama (peeled and sliced)
  • 1 apple (diced)
  • 1 large orange (peeled and sectioned)
  • 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • Sugar to taste

Instruction

  • If you are using fresh beets, do not peel them before cooking. Cook in a small amount of water until tender about 15-18 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the size and how fresh the beets are. After cooking, reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water. When beets are slightly cooled, remove the skin by gently peeling it using a paper towel. You will see that the skin comes off really easy.
  • For the first layer, arrange in a large plate 3 large romaine lettuce leaves. Thinly slice the other 3 leaves and reserve.
  • Arrange the sliced (or diced) beets, plantain, jicama, and apples. Top with orange wedges, finely sliced lettuce and roasted peanuts.
  • For the dressing mix the reserved 1/2 cup of the beet cooking water, orange juice with sugar to taste, mix an drizzle over salad. Serve immediately.