BEET, APPLE AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH ORANGE SHALLOT DRESSING

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I love roasted beets and goat cheese in salads and this one is a wonderful blend of flavors that complement each other nicely. From "At Home Entertaining" by Jorj Morgan, my favorite new cookbook!

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs red beets
salt & freshly ground black pepper
olive oil, for drizzling
1 lb granny smith apple
12 cups boston lettuce, washed, dried & torn into 1-inch pieces (6 heads)
4 shallots, minced (about 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (juice of 1 medium orange)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/3 cup olive oil
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Roast the beets by placing them on a sheet of aluminum foil. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the foil around the beets and place onto a baking sheet. Bake for 60 minutes or until the beets are tender. Cool.
  • Peel the beets and slice into thin strips.
  • Cut the apples into thin slices.
  • Place the lettuce into a large salad bowl. Toss in the beets and apples.
  • Whisk together the shallots, orange juice, red wine vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the salad dressing over the salad and toss until the leaves are just moistened. Top with crumbled goat cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 204.2, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 16.3, Protein 8

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