BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium beets, about 1 1/2 pounds
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, more as necessary
4 to 6 cups mesclun or other greens, trimmed, washed and dried
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons sherry or balsamic vinegar, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried
8 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Peel, rinse, and quarter or slice beets. Place in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water and the olive oil. Cook at a moderate boil, covered, until beets are tender, about 20 minutes. Add more water if pan dries out during cooking. When beets are done, uncover, raise heat to high, and cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, then cool.
  • Arrange greens on a platter. If beets are quartered, cut into small chunks. Combine cooking liquid of beets with salt, pepper, vinegar and tarragon. Taste, and add a little more olive oil or vinegar if necessary: mixture should be sharp.
  • Put beets on greens and cheese on top, or alternate cheese and beets. Drizzle dressing over all, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

ahmed_ enami
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Daria Sherwani
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


nabil afridi
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


gabby rbm
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but this salad was surprisingly delicious.


Don Mettal Official
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This salad is a must-try!


Florence Oppong
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I highly recommend this salad.


Saifullha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful.


MT Tamim
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I love the combination of sweet beets and tangy goat cheese.


Evelyn Gunda Chirwa
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets.


Customy
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Jilani Jutt
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is especially good.


Graff IT
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great balance of flavors and textures.


Maham Ziab
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I also like to add some arugula or spinach for extra greens.


Rasel official
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


Arshnoor Basra
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.


asawr almolaa
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I've never been a big fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing really brought out the sweetness of the beets.


Facebook King
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet beets, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect.