Many people do not realize when they trim their beets and throw out the greens they are wasting more good food. The leaves are a great additive to a salad. It is more of a bitter taste so don't make your salad with only beet leaves.
Beet leave have a nice red veiny look to them that adds a nice colorful cheer to any salad. Don't let my comment about being bitter let me scare you away from using them. They do not over power the taste of the salad when used in moderation. There is no sense in getting rid of good food from the garden. Beet leaves are full of goodies for your body.
To use them, simply cut the stem off and soak the greens in some ice water for about 5 minutes or so. Pat them dry with a paper towel and put them into your salad. All that is left is enjoying more of your harvest than ever before.
Remember, Mother Earth smiles when you garden!
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