February 10, 2008

Roasted Beet and Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing





Ingredients:
for the salad:
3 large roasted beets
beet greens from the beets
1 orange
1 tangerine

dressing:
1 shallot, grated
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon orange juice
1/2 tablespoon tangerine juice
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon orange zest


Directions:
Cube the beets. Supreme and zest the citrus. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Tear the greens into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the greens on a plate, top with hot roasted beets and fruit. Drizzle with dressing when ready to serve.


My thoughts:
I always find salad making a bit daunting in the winter. I prefer to eat seasonally, so virtually none of my favorite salad ingredients are in season. You can however find good citrus and fresh beets so I decided to combine the two and make a winter salad that is worthy of my time. The heat from the roasted beets "cooks" the greens so there is no reason to steam or blanch them. This a very "adult" salad which would make it perfect for Valentine's Day and as part of Vegetable Love '08.
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10 comments:

  2. I really like the combination of beets and oranges. Looks pretty and tastes great. Barefoot Contessa has a similar salad, but your dressing looks way better!

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  3. yum, beets are one of my favorite things!!

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  4. YUM! I <3 roasted beets. I usually just eat them hot from the oven with goat cheese. this looks awesome though. What a great idea!

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  5. I feel the same way about salads in winter, but this one looks perfect. Thanks for entering it into Vegetable Love!

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  6. I eat a can of beets almost every day. This is a good lookin' meal.

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  7. WOW! Women's WorldFebruary 13, 2008 11:39 AM

    I feel the same way about salads in the winter. It's hard to get too excited about them. Also, I think you are either a "beet lover," which I am, or you are not. For both reasons, this salad will definitely be on my menu for dinner tonight. I can't wait any longer to try it - it sounds so good. Perhaps I'll use that Mango Chipotle Marinade I just bought and have shrimp as well.

    Julie for WOW!

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  9. Love! My favorite things. Must make this.

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  10. Yum, this salad looks great! I love beets (not the Harvard variety) and this looks like a very different way to serve them.

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