BEET AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIOS

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Here's a hearty roasted beet salad that doesn't take hours to make. Cutting the beets up into small cubes shortens the cooking time and results in all over caramelization that you don't get with roasted whole beets. By the time you're finished prepping the rest of the salad, the beets will be done.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 appetizer-size servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds red beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
1 large head endive, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces bucheron or other goat cheese, cut into cubes
2/3 cup shelled, toasted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the beets, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, and some salt and pepper. Arrange beets in a single layer on baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until tender and golden around edges, about 30 minutes more. Cool; transfer to a small bowl.
  • With mortar and pestle, or the back of a knife, mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt to form a paste. In a small bowl, whisk together with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, then remaining 6 tablespoons oil and the tarragon. Season with pepper and additional salt, if necessary.
  • Toss beets with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. In a large bowl, combine radicchio, endive and parsley. Toss with remaining vinaigrette. Add beets and goat cheese, and toss gently. Serve garnished with pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 364, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 370 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams

Tony Bajwa
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out very well. The beets were still too hard and the dressing was too oily.


Stellah Ndeto
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This salad is a bit too fussy for my taste. I prefer simpler salads with fewer ingredients.


Philasande Nkalane
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I'm always looking for new and interesting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great balance of sweet, bitter, and savory.


Saqib Gee
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This salad is a great way to show off fresh, seasonal produce. The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are amazing.


Justina Charity
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make it when I have guests over.


Muna Chizzy
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This salad was easy to make and it looked beautiful on the plate. However, the flavors were a bit underwhelming.


Clement Mathase
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Namanya Richard
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more tart dressing.


patricia sinatra
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The goat cheese and pistachios really helped to mellow out the beet flavor.


Ryan Shaff
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets and radicchio. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Boitumelo Motimele
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Joker Khan
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This salad was a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweetness of the beets and the bitterness of the radicchio were perfectly balanced by the creamy goat cheese and crunchy pistachios. The dressing was light and flavorful, and really