Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Candied Pecans

Ingredients

  • 4 medium  Beets, scrubbed and trimmed
  • 2T  The Olive Grove’s Super Premium Evoo, such as Hojiblanca, Arbequina or Picual
  • 4C  Mixed Spring Greens
  • 4oz  Goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2C  Candied pecans or Walnuts
  • 1/2 medium  Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

For Dressing:

 

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Rub each beet with 2T olive oil and roast for 45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.  Let cool, then peel and cut into small bite size pieces, and about a 1/2″ thick.

In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, beets, goat cheese, pecans and onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper.  Drizzle over salad and toss gently to combine.

Serves 4

*Add chicken, salmon or steak for a heartier meal.