BEET AND TANGERINE SALAD WITH CRANBERRY DRESSING

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Appetizer     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cranberry     Beet     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Tangerine     Christmas Eve     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 2 1/2-inch-diameter red beets, tops trimmed
3 large tangerines (such as Murcott)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar or red wine vinegar
1/3 cup paper-thin slices red onion
1 large bunch watercress, thick stems trimmed

Steps:

  • Place beets in deep large microwave-safe bowl. Add enough water to reach depth of 1 inch. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high until beets are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finely grate enough peel from tangerines to measure 2 teaspoons. Cut top and bottom off each tangerine. Cut off all peel and white pith, following contour of fruit. Cut each tangerine horizontally into 1/3-inch-thick rounds, removing any seeds. Whisk oil, cranberry juice concentrate, vinegar, and reserved tangerine peel in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in onion.
  • Hold 1 beet under cold running water and rub off skin. Repeat with remaining 2 beets. Cut beets horizontally into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick rounds. Sprinkle beets with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange watercress sprigs on large platter to cover. Arrange beet rounds and tangerine rounds atop watercress. Using fork, lift onion slices from dressing and arrange over salad. Drizzle with dressing.

Nargis younas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Main Mudsar
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Overall, this salad was good, but I think I would make some changes to it next time.


RAFI ALVES 2.O
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The beets in my salad were a little tough. I think I would have cooked them for a little longer.


Camila
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This salad was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a dressing with less sugar.


Siyabonga Romeo
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I'm glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to add more fruits and vegetables to my diet.


UZAIR MUSHTAQ
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This salad was very easy to make. I had it on the table in about 30 minutes.


Super jay
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, so I used raisins instead. The salad was still very good, but I think the cranberries would have added a nice tartness.


Ositannamanio4gmailcom Nnamani
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I had some roasted beets in my fridge and this was the perfect way to use them up.


Kc Dollar
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Ericka Jones
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This salad was incredibly refreshing and flavorful. The combination of beets, tangerines, and cranberries was unique and delightful. The dressing was also very good, and it really complemented the salad.


mba andrew
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I've never been a big fan of beets, but this salad changed my mind. The tangerines and cranberries really mellowed out the beet flavor, and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kang3396
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This salad was an explosion of flavors! The sweetness of the tangerines, the earthiness of the beets, and the tartness of the cranberries were perfectly balanced. The dressing was light and tangy, and it really brought the whole dish together.