BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PISTACHIOS

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Nut     Vegetable     Roast     Christmas     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pistachio     Beet     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large red beets (1 2/3 lb without greens)
2 large golden beets (1 lb without greens)
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup pistachio oil
4 oz soft mild goat cheese
3 tablespoons salted shelled pistachios (not dyed red), coarsely chopped
1 oz mâche (also called lamb's lettuce), trimmed (4 cups)
Special Equipment
a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (without handle; at least 2 inches high)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Separately wrap red and golden beets tightly in double layers of foil and roast in middle of oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap beets.
  • While beets are cooling slightly, whisk together shallot, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a stream, whisking.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, slip off and discard skins. Separately cut red and golden beets into 1/4-inch dice and put in separate bowls. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons dressing to each bowl and toss to coat.
  • Place cookie cutter in center of 1 of 8 salad plates. Put one eighth of red beets in cutter and pack down with your fingertips. Crumble 2 teaspoons goat cheese on top, then one eighth of golden beets, packing them down. Gently lift cutter up and away from stack. Make 7 more servings in same manner. Drizzle each plate with 1 teaspoon dressing and scatter with some pistachios.
  • Toss mâche with just enough remaining dressing to coat and gently mound on top of beets. Serve immediately.

dj Skipworth
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This salad is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not something I would crave.


OJEDE JIMMY
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I'm not a fan of goat cheese, but I thought I'd give this salad a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The goat cheese wasn't too overpowering and it really complemented the other flavors in the salad.


Mohamed Usman
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Suranji Jayakody
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Christie Pederson
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This salad is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bongiwe Myeza
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I think I might have used too much olive oil.


Ashurah Rylands
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be great with a balsamic vinegar dressing.


Chamour Youssef
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together so well.


Akhyam Tariq
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beets.


Ali Hassan Basha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Colin Christie
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this salad! The goat cheese and pistachios really balance out the sweetness of the beets.


STAR BOSS GAMING
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The dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste, but otherwise this salad is great.


Nabin Shrestha
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I substituted walnuts for pistachios and it was still delicious.


joe jansen (jjkillerxx)
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I love how easy this salad is to make. It's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.


Martin Helvig
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet beets, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy pistachios was divine. I'll definitely be making this again.