Golden and Long Beet Salad with Roquefort |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The contrasting colors of these two beets are especially attractive in this dish but you may substitute any others. Ingredients:
6 very small golden beets* (about 3/4 pound with greens) |
6 very small long beets* (about 3/4 pound with greens) |
2 belgian endives |
1 bunch watercress |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar |
2 ounces roquefort |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Trim beets, leaving about 1 inch of stems attached (reserve greens for another use). Separately wrap golden and long beets tightly in foil and in a baking pan roast in middle of oven until tender, about 1 hour.
2. Unwrap beets carefully. When beets are cool enough to handle, slip off skins and stems. Beets may be roasted 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Separately quarter beets and put into 2 small bowls.
3. Cut endives crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide slices. Trim coarse stems from watercress and tear watercress into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl combine endive and watercress.
4. In a bowl whisk together oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Crumble Roquefort over salad greens and toss well with about 3 tablespoons dressing and salt and pepper to taste. Divide remaining dressing between beets and toss well.
5. Serve salad greens topped with beets.
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