WATERCRESS AND BEET SALAD

WATERCRESS AND BEET SALAD image

Yield 2 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Bunch of watercress washed and mostly de-stemmed
2 mini carrots grated over watercress (or can be added as garnish over top of finished salad)
1/3 c. goat cheese
¼ onion diced
½ clove garlic
2 large beets, sliced
½ - ¾ c. Balsamic Vinaigrette (preferably higher end)
1/3 c. Olive oil
¼ c. walnuts chopped
¼ c. whole walnuts
Pinch of brown sugar
Fresh ground sea salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Beets Mix ¼ to ½ c. balsamic, half of your olive oil, onions, brown sugar and sea salt/pepper with the sliced beets. Cook on medium low heat (3) covered for 20 minutes. Dressing Mix diced onion, garlic, goat cheese, remaining balsamic, remaining olive oil, and chopped walnuts. Mix well. Consistency should be creamy. Add balsamic if too thick or sticking together. Assembly of salad In a medium bowl, place watercress and dressing and mix until salad is covered. Spoon equal portions into salad bowl and top with finished beets. Garnish with whole walnuts and carrots, if not already mixed in. Finish with fresh ground pepper to taste.