ROASTED GOLDEN-BEET, AVOCADO, AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place beets on parchment-lined foil; drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Fold parchment and foil into a packet and tightly seal; roast until beets are tender, about 30 minutes. Carefully open packet and let cool. Remove skins from beets and cut into wedges.
- Combine beets, watercress, radishes, avocado, and chives in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk together vinegar and remaining tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad, gently toss, and top with goat cheese.
ROASTED BEET, AVOCADO AND PISTACHIO SALAD
This salad is the perfect and healthy combination of tangy beets and creamy avocado. Add in the sweet cherries and crunchy pistachios and you will have the perfect salad for an elegant dinner party or a family supper.
Provided by LisaMB
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Mixed Greens Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Cut stems off beets and place whole on a baking sheet. Roast until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool; peel and dice beets into large bite-sized pieces. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar in a bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss diced avocado with 2 tablespoons olive oil in a separate bowl; season with salt.
- To serve, divide salad greens between serving plates. Top each serving with 1/4 of the beets and avocado. Sprinkle each serving with shelled pistachios, dried cherries, and shredded Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 11.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 287.1 mg, Sugar 19.4 g
ROASTED-BEET AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Cheese Citrus Leafy Green Vegetable Salad Dressing Avocado
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Using vegetable peeler, peel beets. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges. Place beets on foil in single layer. Sprinkle with vinegar, 2 teaspoons oil, salt, and pepper. Cover tightly with another sheet of foil. Bake until juices form, about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake until juices evaporate and beets are tender, tossing occasionally, about 40 minutes. Cool. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Whisk orange juice, lime juice, shallot, and orange peel in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in 7 tablespoons oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper. Place greens and cheese in bowl. Toss with 1/2 cup dressing. Mound greens on platter. Surround with beets and avocados. Drizzle remaining dressing over beets and avocados. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
ROASTED BEET, AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH YOGURT AND HERBS
Steps:
- 1. Make the salad: Preheat the oven to 350˚. In a medium bowl, toss the beets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap the beets in foil and roast for 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. 2. Unwrap the beets and let them cool to room temperature. Using your fingers or a paper towel, remove the skin from the beets. Thinly slice the beets and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the cucumber and shallot to the bowl and set aside. 3. In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the remaining ¼ cup olive oil with the lemon juice. Whisk in the chives and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the beets and cucumbers with the dressing and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes to marinate. 4. Divide the marinated beets and cucumbers among six plates. Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit and skin. Thinly slice the avocado and divide it among the plates. 5. Spoon a dollop of yogurt on top of each salad, then garnish with the parsley and tarragon. Season to taste with salt before serving.
ROASTED BEET AND AVOCADO SALAD
Steps:
- 1.Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small baking dish, rub the beets with olive oil. Add the water and season with salt and white pepper. Cover tightly with foil and roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Let cool, then peel the beets and cut them into 3/4-inch pieces. Transfer to a large bowl. 2.Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the chopped onion with the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and honey. Season with salt and white pepper and blend until smooth. With the machine on, add the grapeseed oil and the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a steady stream. 3. Next make your goat cheese medallions. Slice your goat cheese in discs and and roll in ground pistachios. I ground my pistachios in my mini food processor. You can make these ahead of time and cover them in Saran Wrap and put them in the refrigerator 4. Slice your beets (I usually put 3 on the plate) And then 3 small slices of avocado. (I don't slice the avocado until the last minute because it will turn brown) Add one medallion of goat cheese Then drizzle the dressing. (blend up the dressing one more time right before serving) I usually put extra dressing on the table if ppl want more.rve. Make Ahead The roasted beets and dressing can be refrigerated overnight.
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