BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, WATERCRESS AND SHALLOT THYME DRESSING
Beets are so humble. They may look funny raw but they're really diamonds in the rough. Their incredible color and flavor never cease to astound me. I dress the beets up with complementary ingredients that serve to make their flavor shine without overpowering. Beets are special and should be the only star on the stage.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories side-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook beets in water to cover until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. Drain the beets and set aside to cool.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, shallot, half the lemon juice, the thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- While the beets are cooling, wash the watercress and trim the thicker stems from the leaves. Spread the trimmed watercress out over some paper towels to dry.
- When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to peel off the beets skins, they should come off very easily.
- Cut the beets into quarters lengthwise and then those pieces in half crosswise.
- Place the beets and watercress in separate bowls. Divide the dressing between the 2 bowls. Toss the watercress and beets until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Spread the watercress out on a serving platter to make a bed for the beets. Crumble the cold cheese into the beets and toss gently. Spread the beets over the bed of watercress and sprinkle with remaining lemon juice. Serve immediately.
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Guela Trucker
[email protected]This recipe sounds delicious! I'm definitely going to give it a try.
Babi Dhital
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to prepare beets. This recipe looks like a great option. Thanks for sharing!
Dj Olverson
[email protected]This salad looks so refreshing and delicious! I can't wait to try it.
emmanuel ochum
[email protected]I thought the flavors in this salad were a bit bland. I think it needed more salt and pepper.
Comedy Boy
[email protected]The dressing was a bit too vinegary for my taste, but otherwise this salad was very good.
Ehsan karim
[email protected]I was looking for a new beet salad recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was absolutely delicious.
Rahmatullah Bakhshi
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.
Anthony Poe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the goat cheese added a nice richness.
Balal Hosan
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out perfectly! The dressing was especially tasty.
Tokoloho Mofokeng
[email protected]This beet salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of earthy beets, tangy goat cheese, peppery watercress, and the shallot-thyme dressing was simply divine.