Beet, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad

beet-salad
Recipe provided by Austin Personal Chef: Carlos Crusco Ingredients
  • 2 Red Beets – cleaned
  • 2 Golden Yellow Beets – cleaned
  • 2 Cups – fresh Arugula
  • 1 small log – Goat Cheese
  • 4 tbsps. walnuts – toasted
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsps. Sherry Vinegar
  • 8-10 tbsps. EVOO
  • Kosher Salt and Fresh cracked Pepper – to taste
Directions
  1. Place the beets in separate saucepans and add water to cover and salt.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 30-45 minutes.
  3. Remove beets into an ice bath (water and ice) and cool until beets can be handled.
  4. Under running water, you can easily remove the beet skins. Cut 1/4 inch slices and set aside.
  5. Toast the walnuts in a saute pan on med high heat until golden and warm.
  6. To make the vinaigrette, add the dijon, sherry, salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well with a whisk.
  7. Slowly add the olive oil and continue whisking until emulsified. Set aside.
  8. To serve add the beet slices, arugula, and toasted walnuts, Crumble the goat cheese on top.
  9. Drizzle the Sherry-Mustard Vinaigrette all over and season with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Enjoy!