Baby Beet Salad with Walnuts
Description
Roasted baby beets join lettuce, walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese in this wholesome salad that's full of fresh flavor.
Ingredients
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2 pounds assorted baby beets
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste
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5 cups baby lettuce mix
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2/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
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2/3 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Trim tops from baby beets. Gently wash, then arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to coat.
3
Bake, covered, until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the covered pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
4
Peel and halve beets lengthwise, then gently toss with vinaigrette dressing.
5
Arrange baby lettuce on a serving platter. Top with beets, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts.