YULETIDE TOSSED SALAD

Yuletide Tossed Salad image

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

two 1-pound jars whole beets, drained
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Pernod
1/2 cup olive oil
9 cups loosely packed torn red-leaf lettuce, rinsed and spun dry
9 cups loosely packed torn chicory (curly endive) leaves, rinsed and spun dry

Steps:

With a small melon-ball cutter scoop the beets into balls. In a small bowl combine the beets well with 1 tablespoon of the red-wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of the balsamic vinegar, the Pernod, and salt and pepper to taste and let them marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight. With a slotted spoon transfer the beets to a large serving bowl. To the liquid remaining in the small bowl add the remaining 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, add the oil in a stream whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. To the beets add the lettuce and the chicory, add the dressing , and toss the salad.