ROASTED BEET, PISTACHIO AND PEAR SALAD

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Canned beets can be used in a pinch, but fresh roasted are best. Can be made early and spooned onto lettuce at dinner time. adaapted from Cooking light.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 beets (about 3/4 pound)
1 cup diced Asian pears or 1 cup ripe pear
1/4 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 dash salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 curly leaf lettuce leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425f degrees.
  • Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets, scrub with a brush.
  • Place beets in a small baking dish.
  • Bake at 425f degrees for 50 minutes or until tender.
  • Cool, trim off beet roots, rub off skins, dice beets.
  • Combine beets, pear, celery, and pistachios in a medium bowl.
  • Combine juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through red pepper), stirring well with a whisk.
  • Drizzle over beet mixture, tossing gently to coat.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled on lettuce leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 127.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 15.1, Protein 2.6

Stephanie Hernandez
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I highly recommend it!


Fahad Matic
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The roasted beets are especially delicious, and the combination of flavors in the salad is divine. I highly recommend it!


Akua Darkoa
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. The roasted beets are a nice touch, and the goat cheese adds a creamy richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Vincent Talamantes
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights. I highly recommend it!


wisdom obinna
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This salad is easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The roasted beets add a lovely sweetness, and the goat cheese adds a creamy richness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Marian- Lisa
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I was a bit hesitant to try this salad because I'm not a big fan of beets, but I'm so glad I did! The roasting process really mellowed out the beet flavor, and the combination of pears, pistachios, and goat cheese was just perfect. I'll definitely be


narbahadur Poudel
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the roasted beets are always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe!


Dj Ridoy Khan
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


jamesh bana
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The roasted beets are especially delicious, and the combination of flavors in the salad is divine. I highly recommend it!


Khancho Raees
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind! The roasting process really mellowed out the beet flavor, and the combination of pears, pistachios, and goat cheese was just perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Magoj Do
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This salad was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were all very complementary, and I loved the addition of the goat cheese. I will definitely be making this again.


Richard Mashaw
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This salad is a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures. The roasted beets add a lovely earthy flavor, while the pistachios provide a nice nutty crunch. The pears add a touch of sweetness, and the goat cheese adds a creamy richn