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Young Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

A simple tasty salad for the beet lovers in your family

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April 8th, 2012

Recipes Developed by Paula Bowman
Food Styling by Claire Stubbs

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Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
90 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1½ pounds candy cane and golden beets, washed, stems trimmed leaving ½ inch attached (about 6-8 medium beets)
  • Orange balsamic vinaigrette
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens including baby arugula and watercress
  • ½ cup toasted walnut halves, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces soft goat cheese (or feta), crumbled
  • Directions
  • 1.

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • 2.

    Wrap each colour of beet in a separate aluminum foil packet. Place on a sheet pan and bake for one hour or until beets are tender and easily pierced with a knife's tip.

  • 3.

    Remove from foil, cool, trim remaining beet stems and peel skins. Cut beets into ¼-inch wedges and place in a bowl.

  • 4.

    Pour ½ of vinaigrette over beets, toss gently, and set aside to marinate for at least 20 minutes. Plan Ahead: Beets can be prepared up to this point hours in advance and refrigerated until needed. Return beets to room temperature before serving.

  • 5.

    Toss greens and walnuts in remaining vinaigrette and divide among 4 plates. Place beet wedges around greens and top with crumbled goat cheese.

  • 6.

    Remove to a plate and serve sprinkled with sliced green onions, sesame oil, and black pepper.

  • Nutrients Per Serving
    (Including dressing): 310 calories, 22 g fat, 11 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 5 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamins A and C and folate.
    Young Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
    Photography by Rob Kinghorn
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