GOLDEN BEET AND SUNFLOWER SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Roast     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Beet     Summer     Vegan     Seed     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 lb medium golden beets (with greens)
1/2 cup raw (not roasted) sunflower seeds (2 1/4 oz)
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 oz sunflower sprouts or baby mesclun (6 cups)

Steps:

  • Put oven racks in lower third and middle of oven and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Trim beet greens, leaving 1 inch of stems attached. Tightly wrap beets together in double layers of foil to make packages (2 or 3 per package) and roast in middle of oven until tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Unwrap beets and cool slightly.
  • While beets roast, toast sunflower seeds in a pie plate or a small baking pan in lower third of oven, shaking occasionally, until seeds are golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together shallot, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar in a small bowl, then add oil in a stream, whisking.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, slip off and discard skins. Cut beets lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices and gently toss with 3 tablespoons vinaigrette in a bowl.
  • Toss sunflower sprouts and half of sunflower seeds with remaining vinaigrette in another bowl. Arrange beets on 6 salad plates and top with dressed sprouts. Sprinkle salads with remaining sunflower seeds.

Phillip Bryant
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The combination of golden beets, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese is divine. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Ch Faheem Jalpana
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This salad is a great way to add some color and crunch to your lunch or dinner.


Dailyn Mental
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and cheerful.


Suraj ali Solangi
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This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Delight Evangelical Ministries Sierra Leone
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover roasted beets.


Maalo Malloy
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Salma Lqadi
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what really makes it.


lystra thomas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Saghira Ahmad
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I love the colors in this salad. It's so vibrant and cheerful.


Adwoa Pinky
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This salad is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Christina Wingard
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover roasted beets.


Natalie mastrantoni
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Rishad Rishad
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what really makes it.


Amos Michael
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This salad is a great way to add some color and crunch to your lunch or dinner.


Beryl De Kock
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I love the sweet and earthy flavor of golden beets. This salad is a great way to showcase them.


Tiana Borg
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted golden beets. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.


Bryce Krantz
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The combination of golden beets, sunflower seeds, and goat cheese is divine. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Yu Sra
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Md Mahim Biswes
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I'm always looking for new ways to use golden beets, and this salad is a great option. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is delicious.


OLOGUNKEKO KOLAWOLE
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This salad was a hit at our last potluck! The golden beets and sunflower seeds added a beautiful pop of color and flavor.