Beet Salad with Basil Oil


Beets has got to be one of the most underrated vegetables out there. They are sweet and earthy and so good for you. Try making this recipe for a simple and elegant salad for your girlfriends, or an impressive salad course for your holiday dinner.


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preparation

preparation Time
5 mins
cook Time
35 mins
servings
2
calories
1103 per serving

ingredients

  • 1 red beet
  • 1 yellow beet
  • 1/4 cup crumbled bleu cheese
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • mixed baby salad greens, or spinach
  • fresh basil leaves, julienned
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper

directions

Step 1

Boil the beets until fork tender in salted water. Once cooled, peel and slice.

Step 2

In a blender, blend the basil, olive oil, lemon juice and fresh cracked pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Assemble the salad in individual plates (like pictured), or on a large platter. Arrange the beets interchanging the red and yellow beets for presentation. Top with crumbled bleu cheese and pumpkin seeds and drizzle with homemade basil oil.

recipe by

Momma C.


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