BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Christine Muhlke

Time 1h45m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds (3 medium) red beets
1 1/2 pounds (3 medium) yellow beets (red beets may be substituted)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons aged balsamic vinegar
4 ounces fresh soft goat cheese
Fleur de sel
Four-Pepper Mix or freshly ground black pepper
12 nasturtium leaves, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rinse the beets and pat dry. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and wrap individually in aluminum foil. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cook until fork-tender, 75 to 90 minutes. While still warm, cool, peel the beets and cut into wedges. In a large bowl, toss them with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar.
Scoop the goat cheese into the middle of a large serving platter. Arrange the beets and their dressing on top and around the cheese. Sprinkle with fleur de sel and four-pepper mix to taste. If you choose, garnish with nasturtium leaves.