Beet Summer Salad Food

BALSAMIC ROASTED BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and place them on a sheet pan. Roast them for 50 minutes to 1 hour, depending on their size, until a small sharp knife inserted in the middle indicates that they are tender. Unwrap each beet and set aside for 10 minutes, until cool enough to handle. Peel the beets with a small, sharp knife over a piece of parchment paper to prevent staining your cutting board.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and set aside. While the beets are still warm, cut each one in half and then each half into 4 to 6 wedges and place them in a large mixing bowl. As you're cutting the beets, toss them with half of the vinaigrette (warm beets absorb more vinaigrette), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste for seasonings.
• Place the arugula in a separate bowl and toss it with enough vinaigrette to moisten. Put the arugula on a serving platter and then arrange the beets, almonds, and goat cheese on top. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette, if desired, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve warm or at room temperature.

TASTY SUMMER BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Steam the beet until easily pierced by a fork, 20-40 minutes.
• Cool and peel and chop into one inch cubes.
• Slice green onions into 1/4 inch slices.
• Roughly chop the cilantro, removing large stems first.
• Put cilantro, beets, and green onions in serving bowl.
• DRESSING.
• Pour balsamic into a small bowl or ramekin, add salt and pepper.
• Whisk in olive oil till it thickens some. Adjust balsamic to taste.
• Add dressing to the salad, toss, and serve.

BEET SUMMER SALAD

Steps:

• Mix beets, watermelon, and cilantro together in a bowl. Whisk sour cream, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour over beet mixture. Toss to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.