Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Beet Salad

--- Roasted Beets ---

4 bunches of beets (trim root ends and remove tops)
2 Tablespoons of olive oil

Coat beets with oil. Roast in 450 degrees oven on a sheet pan for approximately 45 minutes or until tender. Cool, peel, and dice.
--- Dijon Honey Vinaigrette ---
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
1 ounce white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
1 ounce dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 ounces vegetable oil
salt & white pepper to taste
Combine first five ingredients in a blender. While blender is running slowly add oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.
--- Salad Ingredients ---
1/4 pound French Feta cheese (crumbled)
1 pound of spring mix lettuce
2 heads Belgium endive
Place three endive leaves symmetrically on each plate. Toss spring mix with vinaigrette. Divide between plates, top with diced beets and feta cheese.

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