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Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

heidi medina
Servings 5 -6 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large golden beets about the size of a baseball
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic lightly crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cups roasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • ½ small shallot about 1/8 cup
  • 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. Fresh chives chopped
  • ¼ cup Pecorino Shavings Can also use Parmesan, Asigo or hard goat cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, toss the beets and garlic in olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Wrap the beet and garlic mix in foil and seal tightly. Place on a baking dish and roast for about an hour or until beets are tender. Unwrap and allow to cool. Save the roasted garlic for another dish.
  • Once cool, peel beets and cut into large wedges or chunks, your choice, for servings. Place into a large bowl.
  • Place the lime juice, shallots, honey and mustard in a blender and allow to sit for about 10 minutes. Pulse for a few seconds and then begin to slowly add the olive oil in through the top, allowing time for the mixture to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle about half of the vinaigrette over the prepared beets, tossing well to coat thoroughly. Place the beets on a serving dish and sprinkle with sunflower or pumpkin seeds, chopped shallots and large cheese shavings. Serve at room temperature with the rest of the vinaigrette on the side.
  • Beets can be roasted ahead of time but need to be at room temperature for serving.
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