Roasted Beet Salad With Walnuts And Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 to 9 Small to Medium red And Yellow Beets
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 1 Cup Walnut Halves
• 2 1/2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
• Salt & Pepper
• 3 Ounces Goat Cheese
• 1/4 Cup White Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon Clove Honey
• 3/4 Cup Olive Oil
• 3 Tablespoons Chopped Chives
• Salt & Pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Wash and dry the beets and place in...: Wash and dry the beets and place in an oven-proof casserole dish, then bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a knife.

3. 3

   Allow to cool, then cut off each end...: Allow to cool, then cut off each end and peel.

4. 4

   To prepare the walnuts, heat the butter until...: To prepare the walnuts, heat the butter until sizzling in a frying pan over medium heat and then add walnuts.

5. 5

   Cook the walnuts for about 2 minutes, shaking...: Cook the walnuts for about 2 minutes, shaking the pan a few times while they cook.

6. 6

   Add the maples syrup and season with salt...: Add the maples syrup and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat and set aside.

8. 8

   To make the dressing, add all of the...: To make the dressing, add all of the ingredients into a bowl and whisk until smooth.

9. 9

   To assemble the salad, slice the beets and...: To assemble the salad, slice the beets and arrange them attractively onto four plates.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with walnuts and crumble the goat cheese...: Sprinkle with walnuts and crumble the goat cheese over the beets.

11. 11

    Whisk the dressing once more, and then drizzle...: Whisk the dressing once more, and then drizzle some of the dressing over each plate.

12. 12

    Serve immediately.