Pecan-Beet Salad
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pecan-Beet Salad a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 27g of fat, and a total of 362 calories. This recipe serves 6. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up shallot, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Trim beet stems to 1 inch; gently wash beets. Wrap individually in aluminum foil, and place on a jelly-roll pan.
Bake at 400 for 1 hour or until tender.
Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool, wrapped in foil, 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, decrease oven temperature to 35
Bake pecans in a single layer in a jelly-roll pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool completely on wire rack (about 15 minutes).
Whisk together vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
Peel beets, and remove stem ends.
Cut beets into 1/2-inch wedges; gently toss with 1/3 cup vinegar mixture.
Arrange greens on a serving platter. Top with beet mixture, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans; serve with remaining vinaigrette.