i love beets and they are even more delicious when you roast them at home :) here is a recipe for a very light yet yummy salad with a hint of citrus...a perfect way to start a multi-course dinner (like thanksgiving) or a light lunch. enjoy!!
ingredients:
- 1 pound beets in various colors, stems removed
- olive oil
- s&p
- 2 oranges, 1 blood orange and 1 regular
- 2 tablespoons hazelnut oil
- 1 tablespoon of shallots, finely diced
- bag of mixed greens
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts, chopped
- goat cheese crumbles, optional
directions:
- preheat oven to 400 degrees
- toss beets in a drizzle of olive oil and s&p
- line baking sheet with foil and add beets
- roast for 35 minutes until tender; cool
- in the meantime, peel and cut thin, clean wedges of oranges; set aside
- peel roasted beets and cut into bite-size pieces
- mix hazelnut oil, orange juice and shallots in a bowl and whisk
- add s&p to flavor and whisk again
- drizzle dressing over beets, orange wedges, hazelnuts and mixed greens; toss and serve!
xoxo,
kara
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