ROASTED BEET, APPLE AND WHITE BEAN SALAD

ROASTED BEET, APPLE AND WHITE BEAN SALAD image

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 Beets (about 1lb with leaves trimmed), halved
2 Tbs EVOO
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
3 Tbs balsamic vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely diced
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 c EVOO
1 bunch (1lb) kale, tough stems removed and sliced into 1/4" strips
1 can (15oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup goat cheese (diced ricotta salata, crumbled feta, etc)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees In a bowl, toss the beets in 2 Tbsp EVOO, 1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper Seal the beets inside aluminum foil. Placed the foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet. Bake 35 min or until knife-tender. Allow to cool a bit. Remove the skins with a paper towel. Cut into 1/2" pieces Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a med bowl, combine the vinegar, mustard, shallot, 1/4 tsp salt and remaining 1/8 tsp pepper. Slowly whisk in 1/2 c EVOO. Toss the kale with half the dressing. Arrange on a platter with the beets, beans and apple. Scatter the cheese on top and drizzle with the remaining dressing.