Spring Salad of Roasted Asparagus, Goat Cheese, and Toasted Pine Nuts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Pair roasted red and golden beets and goat cheese with crisp baby greens and walnuts for a salad that screams summertime. Ready in under 30 minutes, this side dish is healthy, plus quick and easy. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided |
1 teaspoon dijon mustard |
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided |
1 tablespoon hot water |
8 whole jarred pickled beets, drained and quartered (about 6 1/2 ounces) |
1 pound asparagus, ends trimmed |
1/8 teaspoon sea salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided |
4 cups spring salad greens |
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted |
1 ounce crumbled goat cheese |
Directions:
1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in 1 tablespoon oil and then 1 tablespoon hot water until well-blended. Toss beets in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of the vinaigrette, and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 450°. Toss asparagus with remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a small shallow baking pan. Arrange in a single layer in pan, and sprinkle with salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; roast in middle of oven, shaking pan occasionally, for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and just tender. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, and return to oven for 1 minute or until vinegar is reduced to a glaze.
3. Arrange salad greens, asparagus, and reserved beets on 4 plates, and sprinkle with pine nuts and goat cheese. Drizzle salad with remaining vinaigrette, and sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve immediately.
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