ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH CANDIED WALNUTS

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Roasted Beet Salad with Candied Walnuts image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 red chiogga beets, tops removed
6 yellow chiogga beets, tops removed
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons cracked black pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces
2 shallots, diced
3 tablespoons thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a roasting pan, toss the beets with the salt, pepper, 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Cover with foil and roast for 1 hour.
  • Remove the beets from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Using several paper towels and with rubber gloves, peel the skins off the beets, keeping the yellow and red beets separate. Cube the red beets on a cutting board lined with parchment paper into 1/2-inch pieces. Put into a bowl and set aside. Repeat with the yellow beets and put into a separate bowl.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 300 degrees F.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water, sugar and walnuts to a boil over medium heat. Drain the walnuts and put them on a sheet pan lined with lightly greased parchment. Bake in the oven until well toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Divide the shallots and thyme between the red and yellow beets.
  • Season each set of beets with sherry vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange the beets on a large serving platter keeping the beets separate for presentation. Top with crumbled goat cheese and candied walnuts.

Hack 11
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad to serve on a hot summer day.


Md Milon DX
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great salad to serve for a special occasion.


Joshua Doran
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are amazing and it's a really beautiful salad.


Dibaks Mahlangu
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and it helps to balance out the sweetness of the beets.


Hawaii
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with nutrients and it's really delicious.


Brooke Dewald
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The beets, walnuts, and feta are a perfect match.


Moh3enfhp0 Fhp0
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect salad to serve on a hot summer day.


Adriana Fopixi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great salad to serve for a special occasion.


Yalaina Padayachy
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and it's a really beautiful salad.


Irfangill Irfangill
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I made this salad with goat cheese instead of feta and it was delicious. The goat cheese added a nice tangy flavor to the salad.


Mpilwenhle Phumlani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in the fridge and this salad was the perfect way to use them up.


Hi You
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the walnuts add a nice crunch.


chandan karna
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Akolawole Akanni
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the beets and walnuts.


kazi rohan
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The roasted beets were perfectly sweet and tender, and the candied walnuts added a nice crunchy texture. I also loved the dressing, which was light and flavorful.