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Enjoy this Beets Salad With Shallot Mandarin Vinaigrette for a healthy and delicious meal. This salad is a well-rounded dish perfect for any occasion, featuring roasted beets, caramelized shallots, and flavorful beet greens. Top it off with a sweet and tangy mandarin vinaigrette dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes.
Cook Time: 30 minutes
How Many Servings?
5 servings
Ingredients:
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| 8 medium-size beets with their greens | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| 2 shallots (sliced thin) | |
| 2 garlic cloves (minced) | |
| 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes | |
| 2 tablespoons goat cheese ( about 1 oz ) | |
| salt and pepper to taste |
Mandarin Vinaigrette
| ½ cup champagne vinegar | |
| 2 tablespoons honey | |
| ¼ cup mandarin diced and the zest pits removed | |
| 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint | |
| ¾ cup of avocado oil or grapeseed oil | |
| 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard | |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Preparation
1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Cut the beets and separate them from their greens. Peel the beets and cut them into halves.
Toss the beets in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast them in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
2
To make the salad dressing: Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor to make the mandarin vinaigrette.
That way, the mandarins will blend properly with the rest of the ingredients. Once the salad dressing is created, you can store the dressing in a mason jar, until ready to use.
3
In the meantime, wash the beet greens and roughly chop them.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced shallots and sauté them for about a minute.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
4
Add the beet greens, red pepper flakes, and some salt to the skillet. Cook the vegetables for about 5 minutes.
Toss the roasted beets and the sautéed greens in a bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of mandarin vinaigrette salad dressing and toss the ingredients together.
Top with a tablespoon of crumbled goat cheese. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips & Suggestions
Storing tip for beet salad
To store this salad, keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. However, storing the salad and dressing separately is recommended to prevent the greens from getting soggy. You can dress the salad right before serving.