Ingredients
1 large beet (or 2 small)
1/3 cup sugar (optional)
1 1/2 cups chopped cantaloupe
1 cup chopped Fuji apple
1 cup chopped strawberries
2 oranges, peeled with pith removed, chopped
2 bananas sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
Place beet in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover over medium heat. Boil for 45 minutes. Drain and let cool. Peel with a knife and chop into big pieces. Add beet pieces and 1 cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Add 4 cups of water to a large pitcher. Stir in sugar and add blended beet through a strainer. Stir in fruit and lettuce. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes