ROMAINE AND ROASTED-BEET SALAD WITH CREAMY ROQUEFORT DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Vegetarian     Blue Cheese     Beet     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese
3 tablespoons whipping cream
For salad
6 medium beets, tops trimmed
3 hearts of romaine lettuce, quartered lengthwise, ends left intact
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 watercress bunch, thick stems trimmed
3/4 cup walnut halves, toasted

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Fold in Roquefort cheese and cream. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Make salad:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil. Bake until tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool beets; peel and cut each into wedges.
  • Arrange 2 lettuce quarters crosswise on each of 6 large plates. Surround lettuce on each plate with beet wedges. Top with some onion slices and watercress sprigs. Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle with walnuts and serve.

Mnisar Mnisar
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I can't wait to make this salad again!


Kate Sadler
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This salad is a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, healthy, and flavorful food.


mim tamima
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I highly recommend this salad to anyone who loves beets.


Emmanuella Benedict
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Mahabur Rhaman
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious.


Landon Cain
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ishika Hiranya
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Josie Ortiz
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it took hours to prepare.


Khayam Farooq
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The flavors in this salad are amazing! The sweetness of the beets, the creaminess of the dressing, and the crunch of the walnuts all come together perfectly.


Jeff Matovu
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets.


Dionne Bethea
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.


Charles Reese
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I'm not a big fan of Roquefort cheese, so I used blue cheese instead. It was still really good.


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


ch musadiq
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different types of greens, roasted vegetables, and nuts, and it's always delicious.


star LAGEND YT
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The dressing is amazing! I could drink it straight from the bottle.


Moses Ukaa
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This salad is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'm definitely making it again for my next potluck.


BONVENTURE OMONDI
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The roasting process brought out their natural sweetness and made them so tender. The dressing was also delicious and really brought all the flavors together.


Selena Flouty
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The roasted beets gave it a slightly earthy flavor that paired perfectly with the creamy Roquefort dressing. I also loved the crunch of the walnuts and the sweetness of the dried cranberries.