Name: Salad of Goat Cheese, Beet, Fennel, and Citrus Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings; dressing: 1-1/3 cups
Cuisine: Salads
Ingredients: 1 large beet, stems and root removed; 1 bulb fennel, cut into strips; 2 oranges plus 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 to 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar (if not available, substitute regular balsamic vinegar); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cups mixed greens; 6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled, divided into 4 equal portions

Share:

Rate this Recipe:

Ingredients

1 large beet, stems and root removed

1 bulb fennel, cut into strips

2 oranges plus 2 teaspoons grated orange zest

1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1 to 2 teaspoons grated lime zest

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar (if not available, substitute regular balsamic vinegar)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 cups mixed greens

6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled, divided into 4 equal portions

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash beet well, then wrap in foil and roast in oven 1 hour, or until easily pierced with knife. Cool, then wrap in paper towel and rub to remove skin. Quarter beet and slice each quarter into 8 thin slices from the root end to the stem end; set aside. Quarter fennel bulb; remove core. Slice each quarter very thinly and set aside. Using a sharp knife, completely remove the skin of the 2 oranges and cut into segments over a bowl, reserving any juice.

For the vinaigrette: Place grated citrus zests in a bowl with mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper, and 1⁄4 cup reserved orange juice. Whisk, incorporating oil slowly. Check seasoning and adjust as desired.

To assemble the salad: Mix greens together with orange segments, beets, and fennel; toss with 1⁄2 cup vinaigrette. Taste and add more vinaigrette as desired. Divide salad mixture evenly among 4 plates. Top with goat cheese and serve.