Beet Orange Black Olive Salad Food

BEET-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 pound beets in salted water until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Drain, then peel and slice into wedges. Toss in a serving bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, 2 tablespoons chopped chives or scallions, and salt and pepper. Add 1 bunch arugula and 2 segmented blood oranges and toss.

BEET, ORANGE, AND BLACK OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cover beets with cold water in a pot, bring to boil, cook 1 to 2 hours, depending upon size, until they are easily pierced by a knife or metal skewer. Let beets cool in the water, then drain them and peel them. Cut each beet into wedges about 1 inch wide and place them in a mixing bowl.
• Cut the oranges into supremes by cutting off the tops and bases, then cutting down the sides, following the natural curve, to remove the peel and pith. I find a boning knife works best for this. Over a small bowl, remove the segments by slicing between the membranes. Add the segments and any captured juice to the bowl of beet wedges.
• Coarsely chop the radicchio into one-inch pieces and add to the bowl of beets. Add remaining ingredients and toss. Taste, adjust seasoning, serve.

NO-COOK BEET-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk 2 tablespoons orange juice, 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar and 1 teaspoon dijon mustard in a bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice 1 1/2 pounds peeled chioggia or golden beets. Toss with the vinaigrette, segments from 2 oranges, 2 cups fresh parsley and 1/2 cup torn mint. Top with chopped marcona almonds and crumbled goat cheese.
• TIP: Slice the beets on a mandoline for this no-cook salad-it'll come together in minutes!
• How to Peel and Juice a Beet

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH OLIVES AND FETA

Steps:

• Spray a broiler pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Toss the beets with the garlic and 1 teaspoon olive oil and arrange in a single layer on the broiler pan.
• Broil on high for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, turning every 2 or 3 minutes until the edges of the beets start to brown.
• Remove the beets from the oven and cool to room temperature.
• Toss the beets with the remaining ingredients and serve.

BEET AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
• Add dressing just before serving; toss to coat.

BEET, ENDIVE, AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place beets in an 8-by-8-inch baking pan coated with olive-oil cooking spray; cover with foil. Place in oven; roast until tender, 45 to 55 minutes, depending on size. Allow beets to cool, remove skins, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks, reserving half a peeled beet for vinaigrette.
• Using a paring knife, remove peel, pith, and outer membranes from the oranges. Carefully cut each segment away from membranes, collecting juice and segments in a bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes before discarding. Drain segments, and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
• Place reserved half beet, reserved orange juice, red-wine vinegar, salt, and pepper in a blender; puree until smooth. With motor running, add canola oil, and process until combined. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.
• Place lettuce, endive, reserved beets, oranges, and remaining parsley in a bowl. Just before serving, add vinaigrette, and toss. Garnish with ricotta salata, and serve.