BEET AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIOS

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Here's a hearty roasted beet salad that doesn't take hours to make. Cutting the beets up into small cubes shortens the cooking time and results in all over caramelization that you don't get with roasted whole beets. By the time you're finished prepping the rest of the salad, the beets will be done.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 appetizer-size servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds red beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
1 large head endive, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces bucheron or other goat cheese, cut into cubes
2/3 cup shelled, toasted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the beets, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, and some salt and pepper. Arrange beets in a single layer on baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until tender and golden around edges, about 30 minutes more. Cool; transfer to a small bowl.
  • With mortar and pestle, or the back of a knife, mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt to form a paste. In a small bowl, whisk together with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, then remaining 6 tablespoons oil and the tarragon. Season with pepper and additional salt, if necessary.
  • Toss beets with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. In a large bowl, combine radicchio, endive and parsley. Toss with remaining vinaigrette. Add beets and goat cheese, and toss gently. Serve garnished with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 364, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Mekonen Beriso
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors were well-balanced and the pistachios added a nice crunch.


De bullgamer
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's easy to transport and everyone will love it.


Christabel Mercado
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


Tom Bombadil
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Alee Sher
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The salad was easy to make and looked beautiful, but the flavor was a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Qhawe Matthews
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This salad was a bit too bitter for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less radicchio.


Zoya Sk
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The beets were earthy and sweet, the radicchio was bitter and tangy, and the goat cheese was creamy and mild. The pistachios added a nice crunch.


Abba Mohammed
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This salad was easy to make and looked very impressive. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.


Md rifatmoskun Mousken
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The sweetness of the beets was perfectly complemented by the bitterness of the radicchio and the tanginess of the goat cheese.


Mosa M. Moetsela
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors of the beets, radicchio, goat cheese, and pistachios were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the crunch of the pistachios.