Pecan-Beet Salad

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

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Preheat oven to 40
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Trim beet stems to 1 inch; gently wash beets. Wrap individually in aluminum foil, and place on a jelly-roll pan.
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Bake at 400 for 1 hour or until tender.
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Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool, wrapped in foil, 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, decrease oven temperature to 35
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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).
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Whisk together vinegar and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
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Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
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Peel beets, and remove stem ends.
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Cut beets into 1/2-inch wedges; gently toss with 1/3 cup vinegar mixture.
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Arrange greens on a serving platter. Top with beet mixture, Gorgonzola cheese, and pecans; serve with remaining vinaigrette.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In20 m.
Servings6
Health Score10
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