Pickled Beet and Endive Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Need a gluten free and vegetarian side dish? Pickled Beet and Endive Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 482 calories, 9g of protein, and 41g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of shallot, belgian endive leaves, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Place the shallots and sherry wine vinegar in a small bowl and slowly whisk in the canola and olive oils. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To prepare the beets: Peel the beets and place in a small saucepan with salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender.
Drain the beets and cool slightly. Julienne the beets and place them in a medium bowl with the pickling juice for 2 hours.
Drain, discarding the pickling juice. Toss with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
To prepare the salad: In a large bowl, toss the endive, pear, goat cheese, and walnuts with the remaining vinaigrette and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Arrange the salad in the center of a large platter and top with the beets. Top with freshly ground black pepper.
Charlie Trotter Cooks at Home by Charlie Trotter