Beet and Marinated Goat Cheese Salad

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     This past weekend was the weekend of new salads.  A new salad a day!!  The theme was inspired with this particular salad.  NomNomNom to come … keep reading ……. 

    
{I hope you enjoy the salads}


Enjoy!

Let's get started!!

.:: INGREDIENTS ::.

Dressing ::

½ cup EVVO

1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed {juice an apple for the juicers out there}

1.5 tsp minced fresh thyme

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper {use extra for seasoning}

¼ tsp kosher salt {use extra for seasoning}

2 cloves garlic, minced

Salad ::

4 ounces goat cheese, chilled, broken into ½-inch chunks

4 red or golden beets, tops trimmed

6 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 2-inch lengths

1 tsp EVVO

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 cups bite-size pieces butter lettuce {part of one head}

2 packed cups baby arugula

½ large granny smith apple, cored, cut into thin slices

{I prepared the beets and green beans first}

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. 

Wrap each beet in foil.  Place the beets directly onto the oven rack and roast until tender, about 50 minutes.

About 8 minutes before the beets are tender, place the green beans in a dish. 

Add the EVVO and a pinch of salt and pepper and toss to coat.  Roast the green beans alongside the beets until crisp or tender.

Remove the foil from the beets and set aside until cool enough to handle. 

{I made the dressing and cheese when the beets were cooling} 

Cut each beet into 6-8 wedges.

.:: Dressing ::.

 Combine EVVO, vinegar, apple juice, thyme, pepper, salt and garlic in a bowl and whisk to blend.  Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

.:: Cheese ::.

Place goat cheese in a medium bowl.  Drizzle with just enough of the prepared dressing to moisten.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

.:: Salad ::.

Combine the lettuces in a large bowl.  Add the green beans and apple slices and top with the beet wedges.  Sprinkle the goat cheese on top.  Serve the dressing on the side or over the salad.

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.:: FOOD ::.

RECIPE :: Giada De Laurnetiis

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