Beetroot And Walnut Salad Recipes

BABY BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Trim tops from baby beets. Gently wash, then arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to coat.
• Bake, covered, until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the covered pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
• Peel and halve beets lengthwise, then gently toss with vinaigrette dressing.
• Arrange baby lettuce on a serving platter. Top with beets, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts.

BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Put the beets in a saucepan with water to cover and season generously with salt. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until fork tender, about 20 minutes. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel them--the skins should slide right off with a bit of pressure from your fingers. If they don't, use a paring knife to scrape off any bits that stick. Cut each beet into bite-sized wedges.
• Whisk the vinegar with salt and pepper, to taste, in a large bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow steady stream to make a dressing. Toss the cut beets in the dressing; set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and oven-toast, stirring once, until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Cool.
• Toss the arugula and escarole with the beets and divide among 4 plates. Scatter the walnuts and goat cheese on top. Serve.
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BEET AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Toast nuts in a small pan over medium heat, 3 to 4 minutes, then let them cool.
• Combine chopped lettuce, beets, radishes, onion, celery and toasted walnuts in a shallow bowl. Place the preserves into a small bowl and whisk vinegar into it. Add poppy seeds to dressing if you are using them. Whisk extra-virgin olive oil into the dressing and season it with salt and pepper. Dress salad and toss to coat evenly then adjust salt and pepper to your taste.

APPLE, BEET AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Wash but do not trim the beets.
• Boil them until tender and remove them to cold water.
• (Or roast them, if you prefer.) When they are cool, peel them and cut them into 1 cm cubes or small slices.
• Mix the apple cider or juice, the walnut oil, the lemon juice, the vinegar and the spices in a small jar and shake well.
• Core and chop the apples.
• Wash, dry, and tear up the lettuce.
• Arrange it on plates with the apples, beets and nuts over it.
• Drizzle the dressing over the salads.

BEETROOT AND WALNUT SALAD

Steps:

• Steam or boil beetroot until tender.
• Rub skin gently to peel, then cut into small dice size pieces.
• Place in large bowl and add onion and fresh herbs.
• In a separate bowl, combine oils and lemon juice and season.
• Toss beetroot and walnuts in the dressing, sprinkle with rosewater just before serving.