Arugula Salad With Beets And Goat Cheese Recipes

BEET AND GOAT CHEESE ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Make a batch of beet salad dressing.
• Assemble the salad by placing the arugula leaves at the bottom of a large bowl. Top them with slices of apple and diced beets.
• Top the salad with chunks of goat cheese.
• Sprinkle with roasted walnuts and cranberries. Toss in the dressing right before serving. Enjoy!

ARUGULA BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Cut off any greens of beets, rinse any debris and discard them.
• On STOVE-TOP: Transfer your beets to a medium-size saucepan. Fill it with water, leveled with the beets. Cover with a lid.
• Boil the beets on medium-low heat for about 25 to 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave them alone for an additional 20 minutes or more, or until a fork or knife can easily slide through them.
• Drain and allow them to cool. Peel or lightly scrape the skins under running cold water, this will help the skins to fall off easily. Then chop and transfer to a bowl. Cover with clear wrap and chill.
• With SLOW COOKER: Place the beets into a large slow cooker. Add 2 cups of water ( or more to cover the beets) and a 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4 hours, until they are tender. Remove, peel, chop, and chill.
• In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Then season with Kosher salt to taste.
• NEXT, grab a serving platter and scatter fresh arugula in a single layer. Scatter on top with chopped beets Then scatter chunks of goat cheese on top ( about half the package, 2-ounces).
• Finally, drizzle over the entire platter with the apple cider vinaigrette and serve.
• Best served chilled.

BEET AND GOAT CHEESE ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with foil. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Whisk the vinegar, shallots, and honey in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss the beets in a small bowl with enough dressing to coat. Place the beets on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the beets are slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Set aside and cool.
• Toss the arugula, walnuts, and cranberries in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad atop 4 plates. Arrange the beets around the salad. Sprinkle with the avocado and goat cheese, and serve.

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE TOASTS

Steps:

• Cook beets: Place the beets in a small roasting dish, add water to a depth of about 1 inch and a generous pinch of salt. Cover tightly and bake at 375 degrees for about 1 hour, until beets can be pierced with a fork. (Alternatively, simmer beets on the stovetop for an hour in well-salted water.)
• Let cool slightly, then slip off skins while the beets are still warm. Cut beets into wedges and place in a small bowl. Beets may be cooked up to 2 days in advance.
• While the beets roast, make the vinaigrette: Place shallot and garlic in a small bowl or jar. Cover with vinegar and add a pinch of salt. Whisk in olive oil and add pepper.
• Prepare goat cheese: With a fork, stir herbs and lemon zest into goat cheese. Spread goat cheese mixture on baguette slices and set on a baking sheet. When ready to serve, bake until crisp and slightly browned, 10 minutes in a 375-degree oven or toaster oven. Toasts do not have to be piping hot when served.
• Whisk dressing and pour over beets, reserving 3 tablespoons. Add a pinch of salt and toss beets well. Leave to sit for a few minutes, then taste and adjust vinegar and salt - beets are notorious for needing more vinegar and salt.
• Thinly slice the fennel crosswise. Toss with a little salt and the reserved dressing. Arrange fennel on individual plates or a serving dish. Place dressed beets on fennel, then fluff fennel a bit. Garnish with goat cheese toasts and serve.