AVOCADO AND BEET SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Avocado And Beet Salad With Citrus Vinaigrette image

Provided by Marian Burros

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 medium red or golden beets
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon, plus 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 tablespoon chopped chervil, plus sprigs for garnish
1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
2 firm, ripe avocados

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim and wash beets, and put them in a baking dish. Add a splash of water, and cover tightly. Roast 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
Let beets cool, then peel and cut into wedges. Place in bowl, and season with salt and pepper; add red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss gently.
Combine shallots with white wine vinegar, lemon and orange juices and pinch of salt. Macerate 15 minutes. Whisk in 3/4 cup olive oil, and stir in chervil and zest. Adjust seasonings.
Cut avocados in half lengthwise, and remove pits. Leaving skin intact, cut avocados lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Scoop out slices with a large spoon, and arrange on a platter or individual dishes. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange beets on top, and drizzle with shallot mixture. Garnish with chervil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 265, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 620 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams