COPYCAT OF CHEESECAKE FACTORY'S ROASTED BEET AND APPLE SALAD

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Copycat of Cheesecake Factory's Roasted Beet and Apple Salad image

I tried a similar salad at cheesecake factory this weekend and instantly wanted to create it at home. I found this recipe on the web, made a few modifications and think it's a great place to start!

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups baby greens
3 roasted beets, diced
1/2 cup chopped pecans, glazed
1 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
2 ounces goat cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Scrub beets and cut the greens off.
  • Rub with a little oil (canola or olive), wrap in foil, and bake for about an hour (until a knife slides in easily).
  • Allow to cool and the cut off tops and bottoms, slide off the skins, and dice.
  • While cooling, prepare the dressing by whisking all of the ingredients until well blended.
  • Place salad greens on a salad platter.
  • Top with beets, walnuts and diced apple.
  • Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and drizzle the dressing over all.

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