Orange-scented Beet Salad

Description
Contributed by PressureCookerRecipes Y-Group
 * Source: Cooking Light, September 1998
 * Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 6 beets (about 3 pounds)
 * 3 (3-inch) orange rind strips
 * ½ cup fresh orange juice
 * 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
 * ¼ cup sliced green onions
 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar
 * 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
 * 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
 * 4 cups gourmet salad greens
 * orange rind strips (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Trim roots and stems from beets; scrub with a brush.
 * 2) Peel beets.
 * 3) Cut beets in half lengthwise; cut into ¼-inch-thick slices.
 * 4) Place beets, 3 orange rind strips, orange juice, and vinegar in a 6-quart pressure cooker.
 * 5) Close lid securely; bring to high pressure over high heat (about 4 minutes).
 * 6) Adjust heat to medium or level needed to maintain high pressure; cook 3 minutes.
 * 7) Remove from heat; place pressure cooker under cold running water.
 * 8) Remove lid.
 * 9) Drain mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
 * 10) Discard the 3 orange rind strips.
 * 11) Combine 1 cup reserved cooking liquid, beets, onions, sugar, grated orange rind, and mustard in a bowl; toss gently.
 * 12) Place 1 cup greens on each of 4 plates; top with beet mixture.
 * 13) Garnish with additional orange rind strips, if desired.

Nutritional information
Per serving:
 * Calories 142 (4% from fat) | fat 0.6g (sat 0.1g, mono 0.1g, poly 0.2g) | protein 4.9g | cholesterol 0.0mg | calcium 70mg | sodium 222mg | fiber 3g | iron 2.7mg | carbohydrate 32g