First time to prepare beets and this recipe was easy and very good. It adds a little something extra to the table and the color is beautiful.
Simple Beet Salad
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford
Pickled beets were a point of contention between my mother and me, but I think we would have agreed on this fresher version.
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
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Recipe Time
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1 Hour, 45 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds assorted medium beets
- 1/3 cup bottled balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Garnish: fresh parsley leaves
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Divide beets between 2 large pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil; drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, and sprinkle with desired amount of salt and pepper. Seal foil, making 2 loose packets.
- 2. Bake at 400° for 45 to 55 minutes until fork-tender.
- 3. Let cool 1 hour in packets, reserving accumulated liquid.
- 4. Bake walnuts at 400° in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.
- 5. Peel beets, and cut into slices or wedges. Arrange beets on a serving platter or in a bowl. Drizzle with reserved liquid, and sprinkle with walnuts. Garnish, if desired.
Simple Beet Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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