Roasted Beet Salad

Photo: flickr user stu_spivack

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnut halves

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

6 mediums beets, trimmed and washed

cup thinly sliced red onions

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon sugar

fresh ground black pepper

1/2 pound fresh spinach leaves, de-stemmed and washed

3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Combine the walnuts with the olive oil, salt and pepper, mixing well to coat the nuts.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, about 7-10 minutes.

Set aside to cool.

Wrap the beets individually in foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Let cool for 20 minutes, then peel the beets by holding them under cold running water and rubbing off the skins.

Cut into 1/2-inch wedges, and place in a large mixing bowl with the walnuts and onion.

Combine all the dressing ingredients, taste and adjust the seasonings.

Pour over the beets and toss well.

Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour.

Just before serving, arrange the spinach leaves in individual bowls or on a large platter.

Arrange the beets on top and crumble the goat cheese over.

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Comments

Permalink Helen Pitlick
April 21, 2009

Mmm... this salad sounds amazing! Even people who think they don't like beets like them when they're roasted. Maybe Obama should give this recipe a try.

Permalink Corrinne
April 22, 2009

YUM! This classic combo of fresh goat cheese and beets never gets old...So Good.

Permalink Taylor Davies
April 22, 2009

Yes! Beets are incredibly underrated! My mom makes a delicious beet soup, I'll see if I can get that recipe up here as well!

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - 6:34am

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