Thursday, May 6, 2010

Roasted Beet Salad




Beets.  A veggie I really didn't eat until we got in our delivered box.  Wow, was I missing out!  Soo yummy and easy!

Ingredients
1 bunch beets, trimmed and stalks removed
1/2 - 1 cup walnuts or pecans
2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
balsamic vinegar
olive oil

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  
  2. Scrub beets and make foil packet with 2 sheets thick.  Place beets inside and bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until they are soft (but not squishy - think fork tender).
  3. Allow beets to cool and rub off skins with paper towel.  You may wish to wear gloves, my fingers were pink for awhile!
  4. Toast walnuts in oven or on stove to desired brownness.
  5. Slice beets and place on platter.  Top with nuts and cheese.
  6. Drizzle vinegar and oil on top.