Golden Beet Salad From A Country South Of Spain North Of Ghana Food

GOLDEN BEET AND CITRUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the beets on a large piece of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Place the orange peels among the beets. Fold the aluminum foil up and around the beets to create a closed packet.
• Place the packet on a baking sheet and roast until the beets are tender and the edges of the orange peels begin to caramelize, 45 to 50 minutes. Open the packet carefully and discard the orange peels. Allow the beets to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the components of the salad: Slice the peeled oranges into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Use a horizontal peeler to make long, thin strips of the cucumber from end to end. Make the dressing by whisking the Greek yogurt with the mint and lemon zest and juice in a small bowl. Season the dressing with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Once the beets have cooled slightly, use the edge of a paring knife to peel off the skins. Slice the beets into 1/4-inch-thick rounds.
• To assemble the salad, arranges the sliced beets in a shingled pattern on a serving platter. In between every 2 to 3 slices of beets, slip a round of orange into the mix. Using a small spoon, dollop the yogurt dressing onto the salad. Curl the cucumber ribbons over the surface of the salad. Drizzle the platter with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with the pistachios and pomegranate seeds. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

GOLDEN BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F Wrap beets in parchment, then foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender about 60 minutes. Let cool completely. Peel and cut beets in 1/2 inch dice. Transfer to large bowl.
• Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook green beans in boiling salted water until bright green and crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath, and drain. Cut beans diagonally into thirds, and add to beats.
• Mix vinegar, shallots, and mustard in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Toss with vegetables, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in torn basil and goat cheese. Garnish with basil leaves.
• NOTE: The prep time does not include the cooking time of the beets and the beans.

GOLDEN BEET SALAD FROM A COUNTRY SOUTH OF SPAIN, NORTH OF GHANA

Steps:

• Wash the beets well, peel, trim off tops and steam until tender, about 20-30 minutes. Alternately, the beets can be oven-roasted or placed in aluminum foil and grilled.
• Once beets are cool, slice thinly.
• In a non-reactive bowl toss the sliced beets with the lemon juice, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, orange blossom water, olive oil, salt and the pepper. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
• Cover and chill. Marinate 2-3 hours.
• Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
• If desired, line each salad plate with lettuce leaves and top with the beet salad.