CHOPPED SUMMER SALAD WITH BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE

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Chopped Summer Salad With Beets and Goat Cheese image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 beets (about 3/4 pound), trimmed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
Kosher salt to taste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper to taste
8 radishes, trimmed and thinly sliced
12 pear or cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 scallion, trimmed and thinly sliced
8 romaine lettuce leaves, ribs removed, stacked and thinly sliced
17-ounce log goat cheese, cut into 12 slices

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the beets, sugar and 1 tablespoon vinegar and cover with salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 45 minutes. Drain and place in a bowl in the refrigerator to cool. When cool, rub the skins off with your hands. Discard the skins. Slice the beets into 16 thin slices.
  • In a small bowl, make a vinaigrette by whisking together the mustard and remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar. While whisking vigorously, slowly drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the radishes, tomatoes, onion, scallion and lettuce with the vinaigrette mixture and season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange 4 beet slices in the center of a plate and season with salt and pepper. Place 3 slices of goat cheese in the form of a triangle on top of the beets and top with 1/4 of the salad mixture. Repeat with the remaining ingredients and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 449, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 741 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

djordje stojanovic
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Overall, I thought this salad was just average. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Stylish boy.1
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I would have liked this salad more if the beets had been roasted instead of raw.


TOP Shutter
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This salad was a bit too complicated to make for a weeknight meal.


Sharifeh Motlaghi
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I found this salad to be a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more tart dressing.


marlie martinez
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I thought this salad was just okay. The flavors didn't really come together for me.


Smart Kids AJT
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The goat cheese and walnuts helped to balance out the sweetness of the beets.


Hafizullah Jokhio
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or BBQ.


Sakib Molla
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Owamie James
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This salad is delicious and so refreshing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Angelina Van Zuyden
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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 the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful.


bailey Levine-Ryan
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! The combination of sweet beets, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts was perfect. I also loved the pop of color from the fresh herbs.