BEET SALAD WITH PLUMS AND GOAT CHEESE

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fruit     Vegetable     Appetizer     Roast     Picnic     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Plum     Spinach     Beet     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 2-inch-diameter beets, tops trimmed
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup walnut oil or olive oil
1 1/2 pounds firm but ripe plums, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium-size red onion, sliced into rings
1 1/2 6-ounce bags fresh baby spinach leaves
8 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Wrap beets tightly in foil packages (3 beets in each). Place on baking sheet. Roast beets until tender, turning packages occasionally, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Unwrap beets; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place in large bowl.
  • Combine vinegar and sugar in blender. Gradually blend in vegetable oil, then walnut oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Beets and vinaigrette can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover separately; refrigerate. Let beets stand 2 hours at room temperature before continuing. Rewhisk vinaigrette before using.)
  • Toss beets with 1/4 cup vinaigrette. Toss plums and onion with § cup vinaigrette in another large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Overlap beets around edge of platter. Mound spinach in center of platter; drizzle with some vinaigrette. Spoon plums and onion over salad. Sprinkle with goat cheese and serve.

Arongo Jabe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ruchey Claassen
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is really good. The combination of flavors is perfect.


Kahli Mohamed Nour
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Eric Bhembe
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's packed with flavor.


Precious Ernest
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Kamran Zeb
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I'm so glad I tried this salad. It's so delicious and it's a great way to use up leftover beets.


gassan 92_92
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This salad is simply amazing! The combination of flavors is perfect and it's so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Koroma
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This salad is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Frik Prinsloo
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I love this salad! It's so unique and flavorful. I've never had anything like it before.


Earl Manganyi
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The flavors are amazing and it's so refreshing.


Lemar Najeeb
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Mansh Mary
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Md Rakebul Islam
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I loved this salad! The plums and goat cheese really balance out the earthy flavor of the beets.


Daniel farrow
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Billa Khan
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! The combination of sweet plums, earthy beets, and creamy goat cheese was perfect.