Best Beets Greens Salad Recipes

SALAD OF WINTER GREENS, WALNUTS, ROASTED BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• For dressing:
• Whisk all ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. for salad: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss beets with 1 tablespoon oil in 11x7-inch metal baking pan. Roast beets until tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool beets; peel and cut into 1/2-inch wedges. (Dressing and beets can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately; chill. Bring both to room temperature before continuing.)
• Mix lettuces, walnuts and dressing in large bowl; toss. Divide among plates. Arrange beets around greens; sprinkle with goat cheese and orange peel.

BEETS & GREENS SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Top with beets, cheese and pumpkin seeds. Serve immediately.

NY TIMES FARRO SALAD WITH BEETS, BEET GREENS AND FETA

Steps:

• 1. Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the greens. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and set aside.
• 2. Bring the water back to a boil, and add the farro. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring from time to time, or until the farro is tender. Remove from the heat and allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 minutes, then drain.
• 3. While the farro is cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil(s). Add to the farro. Peel and dice the beets and add, along with the beet greens, feta or goat cheese, herbs and walnuts. Toss together, and serve warm or room temperature with a little more cheese sprinkled over the top if you wish.

WARM ORZO SALAD WITH BEETS & GREENS

Steps:

• Heat the pine nuts in a dry skillet, over medium heat, until they begin to brown. Watch them carefully, as they will burn in a flash. Remove from the heat & transfer to a bowl. Set aside. Peel the beets & slice them into bite-sized pieces. Remove the stems from the beet greens & slice the leaves into strips. Wash the greens thoroughly to remove any grit. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion & garlic. Cook until the onions are tender & golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low & add the beet greens. Cover & cook, tossing occasionally, until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the beets in a pot of salted water, until just tender, about 10-12 minutes. Remove the beets from the pot using a slotted spoon & set aside. Return the water to a boil & add the pasta. Cook, according to the package instructions, until al dente & drain. Add the orzo to a bowl, along with the beets, pine nuts, beet greens & crumbled feta. Toss, season with salt & pepper to taste & serve. http://www.theparsleythief.com/2010/09/warm-orzo-salad-with-beets-greens.html

TENDER BABY GREENS SALAD WITH YELLOW BEETS, ASPARAGUS, AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Toss greens, sliced beets, asparagus, sugar snap peas and onions together in a serving bowl. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Top with B. Lloyd's Glazed Walnut Pieces. *To roast a beet: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut beet greens to within 1 inch of top of beet. Place on a piece of aluminum foil and place in the oven for 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from oven. When cool, peel off the outer skin and cut into slices for salad. **To blanch asparagus: Fill a sauté pan with 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Have a bowl of ice water on the side. Cut asparagus into bite size pieces and drop into boiling water. Cook just until the color turns a bright green (approximately 30 seconds). Remove from pan and place immediately into the ice water. Remove after cooled and add to salad.

FARRO SALAD WITH BEETS, BEET GREENS AND FETA

Steps:

• PREPARATION Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the greens. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil, and add the farro. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring from time to time, or until the farro is tender. Remove from the heat and allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 minutes, then drain. While the farro is cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil(s). Add to the farro. Peel and dice the beets and add, along with the beet greens, feta or goat cheese, herbs and walnuts. Toss together, and serve warm or room temperature with a little more cheese sprinkled over the top if you wish. Tip The roasted beets and cooked beet greens will keep for three or four days in the refrigerator, and the cooked farro for five days. You can assemble this salad hours or even a day ahead; it will redden with time.

EDAMAME SALAD WITH BABY BEETS & GREENS

Steps:

• Set a steamer in a large saucepan over 1/2 inch of water and bring it to a boil. add the beets, cover and cook over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Check the water level about halfway through, and add more water if needed. Move the beets to a plate.
• Steam the edamame in the same steamer until tender, about 5 minutes. Rinse the edamame in cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Peel and cut the beets into wedges.
• Stir the rice vinegar with the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and grated ginger. Add the edamame, beets, scallions and beet greens and toss to coat. Sprinkle the basil on top and serve. Enjoy!

FARRO SALAD WITH BEETS, GREENS AND FETA

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the greens. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and set aside.
• Bring the water back to a boil, and add the farro. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring from time to time, or until the farro is tender. Remove from the heat and allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 minutes, then drain.
• While the farro is cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil(s). Add to the farro. Peel and dice the beets and add, along with the beet greens, feta or goat cheese, herbs and walnuts. Toss together, and serve warm or room temperature with a little more cheese sprinkled over the top if you wish.

ROASTED BEETS, GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed to combine. 2. Adjust the salt and pepper to taste. For the salad: Preheat the oven to 350°F. 1. Wrap the beets in aluminum foil. Roast in the oven until tender, about 1 hour. 2. Peel the beets when they are cool enough to handle but are still warm. Cut into wedges. 3. Toss the beets with half of the vinaigrette. 4. In another bowl, toss the greens with the remaining vinaigrette. 5. Arrange the greens on a serving plate. Place the beets on top of the greens. 6. Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle over the top of the salad.

FARRO SALAD WITH BEETS, BEET GREENS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and the greens. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely and set aside. Bring the water back to a boil, and add the farro. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring from time to time, or until the farro is tender. Remove from the heat and allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 minutes, then drain. While the farro is cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil(s). Add to the farro. Peel and dice the beets and add, along with the beet greens, feta or goat cheese, herbs and walnuts. Toss together, and serve warm or room temperature with a little more cheese sprinkled over the top if you wish. The roasted beets and cooked beet greens will keep for three or four days in the refrigerator, and the cooked farro for five days. You can assemble this salad hours or even a day ahead; it will redden with time.