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Makes 4 servings

This recipe can be jazzed up with chopped nuts, herbs, or cheese. You can also try grating in other vegetables like carrots, parsnips or cauliflower.

Ingredients                                                  
1/2 pound beets
1-2 apples
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Peel the beets with a vegetable peeler, and grate.  Grate apples.  Combine apples and beets in a large bowl.
Mix together the orange juice, lemon juice and olive oil. Toss with the beets and apples. Season to taste with salt and pepper.