BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, GREEN APPLE, AND HONEY

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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Green Apple, and Honey image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds red beets, tops removed and scrubbed
8 ounces baby Chioggia beets, tops removed and scrubbed
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed or safflower oil
3 tablespoons pure honey
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1 green apple
4 ounces fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
2 cups sprouts or microgreens, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place red beets in a baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer and add enough water to come three quarters of the way up sides of beets. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt and drizzle with grapeseed oil. Cover with foil and bake until tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 1 hour. Transfer beets to a cutting board. When just cool enough to handle, remove skins, cut into 1/4-inch slices, and transfer to a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, place baby beets in small saucepan and cover with 2 inches cold water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 25 minutes. Drain beets; when just cool enough to handle, remove skins; cut into halves or wedges, depending on size; and transfer to another bowl.
  • Whisk together honey, olive oil, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; add 1 teaspoon salt and season with pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing; divide remaining dressing between bowls of warm beets; toss beets to coat.
  • Halve lemon and squeeze juice into a bowl of cold water; drop lemon halves in it. Peel apple, cut into small pieces (you should have about 1 cup), and submerge in lemon water. When ready to serve, drain apple and blot dry. Arrange beets on a serving platter and drizzle with reserved dressing. Top with apple, goat cheese, and sprouts and serve immediately.

Shahroz Mughal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. I always have a few beets left over after making borscht and this is a great way to use them up.


SANGAREN RAMSAMI
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The honey-balsamic dressing really helped to balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.


Hbsh Ssdbb
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This salad is so beautiful and festive. I love serving it at holiday parties.


Inam ktk215
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying lunch. I like to add some grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.


King Buckley
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I had some trouble finding goat cheese at my local grocery store. I ended up using feta cheese instead and it was still delicious.


Moon Siren
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it with a different dressing next time.


mc and 8bp and rb and sf2
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I've tried this recipe with different types of greens and it always turns out great. I love that it's so versatile.


Linda W
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Goggr5
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The beets are earthy and sweet, the goat cheese is tangy and creamy, and the apples add a nice crunch.


Rajesh Kushwaha
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer salad. The honey-balsamic dressing is the perfect finishing touch.


Sharni Williams
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Waqar Shah G
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet beets, tangy goat cheese, and crisp green apples was a perfect balance of flavors.