SLICED BEETS SALAD
Sliced beets salad features vibrant, tender slices of beets, often dressed with olive oil and vinegar for a refreshing side dish. This salad is a great source of calcium, contributing to bone health.
This sliced beets salad is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
👨🍳 Chef's Tip: To enhance the presentation, serve the sliced beets salad on a bed of mixed greens and garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor and visual appeal.
💡 Did you know? Beets have been cultivated for thousands of years, originally grown for their greens rather than their roots, which were not widely consumed until the Roman era.
🏙️ NYC Connection: In New York City, beets have become a popular ingredient in many farm-to-table restaurants, and they are often featured in school lunch programs for their nutritional benefits and vibrant color.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.