Beets Avocado And Broccoli Sprouts Salad Recipes

BEETS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD-IN-A-JAR

Steps:

• Special equipment: four 32-ounce wide-mouthed glass jars with lids
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the walnuts out on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until golden and toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, and roughly chop.
• Meanwhile, make the barley: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the barley, and simmer until plumped and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Strain and rinse under cold water. (The barley can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days ahead.)
• Prepare the grapefruit: Remove the peel and pith from the grapefruits with a sharp knife. Cut the grapefruits into pieces, and remove the seeds.
• Make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, shallots, mustard, honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking constantly, until blended into a vinaigrette.
• Assemble the salads: Using four 32-ounce wide-mouthed glass jars with lids, divide the beets evenly among the jars, then add the following in separate layers: the spinach, Brussels sprouts, barley and grapefruit. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and pomegranate seeds on top. Pack the vinaigrette in a separate container (about 3 tablespoons per salad).
• Just before serving, transfer the jarred ingredients to a large bowl, toss with the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.

BEET, AVOCADO AND PINK GRAPEFRUIT SALAD WITH SHERRY DRESSING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil. Roast until beets are tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour. Cool beets to room temperature. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Refrigerate beets in foil packets.) Peel beets. Cut beets into 3/4-inch pieces. Set aside. Cut peel and white pith from grapefruits. Working over bowl, cut between membranes to release segments. Drain segments, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Cut segments into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Whisk vinegar, mustard and 2 tablespoons reserved grapefruit juice in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss greens and 3/4 cup dressing in large bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide salad among 10 plates. Scatter beets, grapefruit, avocados and pomegranate seeds over salads, dividing equally. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

BROCCOLI AND AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the broccoli tops into florets. If the pieces are quite large, split at the bottom and cut in half. Rinse and drain. Reserve the coarse or tougher stems for other uses.
• Drop the broccoli pieces into boiling salted water and leave for 1 minute. Drain and let cool.
• Cut the avocados in half. Peel each half and remove the seeds. Cut each half lengthwise into 8 strips. Sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent discoloration.
• Arrange and alternate pieces of broccoli and avocado on a plate. Sprinkle the top with the chopped tomatoes.
• Blend salt with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl and pour over the salad. Serve immediately.