Beet, Fennel and Mandarin Orange Salad

Prep time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Roasted beets and sweet oranges are dressed with a sherry-shallot vinaigrette in this flavorful salad.

Ingredients

2 bunches baby red or gold beets
1 medium fennel bulb
1 (5 ounce) package DOLE® Spring Mix
1 (15 ounce) can DOLE® Mandarin Oranges, drained
4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup shallot vinaigrette (recipe below)
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2 Place beets in medium roasting pan, add water to cover bottom of pan; cover with foil. Roast 40 to 45 minutes or until beets are tender and can be pierced with a fork or knife.
3 Cool slightly; remove skin from beets and cut into wedges.
4 Trim off fennel leaves and stalk; cut into very thin slices.
5 Combine salad, mandarin oranges, mint, beets and fennel in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to evenly coat.
6 Sprinkle cheese over salad.