Beets With Blue Cheese and Candied Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons apple-cider, balsamic or red-wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup candied walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 shallot, minced
- 6 - 8 medium-size beets, tops removed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- A few handfuls of torn arugula leaves
Directions
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Wrap beets individually in foil, twisting the ends, and place on a baking sheet. Bake 60 to 90 minutes, or until a fork easily pierces the flesh.
3. In a small bowl, combine the shallot, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Let stand for at least 5 minutes; whisk in olive oil to make a vinaigrette.
4. Remove beets from oven and unwrap them. When cool enough to handle, peel off the skin with your fingers or a small knife. Slice into wedges or 1/3-inch-thick rounds and place in a serving bowl.
5. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat evenly. Top with cheese, walnuts and arugula leaves.
Make Ahead Tip
Roasting Beets:- Beets can be roasted the day before, refrigerated, then reheated.
I love this recipe. I make it year round - it's good cold (in the summer) or a little warm (in the fall/winter). :)
11/11/2010 05:39:14 PM Report AbuseThis would be so much better with raw beets, they are really sweet when raw.
4/1/2010 03:07:41 PM Report Abuse