Beet Salad

Description

Slightly sweet, this salad would be a classy accompaniment to any party.

Ingredients

  • 4 bunches fresh small beets, stems removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 medium heads Belgian endive
  • 1 pound spring lettuce mix
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Coat beets lightly with oil and roast for approximately 45 minutes
  2. or until tender. Allow to cool thoroughly
  3. then peel and dice.
  4. For the dressing
  5. place lemon
  6. vinegar
  7. honey
  8. mustard
  9. and thyme in a blender. While blender is running
  10. gradually add 1/2 cup of oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place spring lettuce mix in a salad bowl
  11. pour desired amount of dressing over greens
  12. and toss to coat.
  13. Rinse endive
  14. tear off whole leaves
  15. and pat dry. Arrange 3 leaves on each plate. Divide dressed salad greens among them
  16. and top with diced beets and feta cheese.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 16

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