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Beet Salad with Tangerine-Honey Viniagrette

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups assorted citrus sections grapefruit, blood oranges, tangerines, Meyer lemons
  • 1 fennel bulb white bulb only, fronds reserved for garnish, shaved on a mandolin or cut thinly and put in acidulated water to preserve the color (water with lemon juice)
  • 2 red or golden beets
  • 2 cups baby spinach or baby arugula or favorite sturdy greens
  • 1/3 cup tangerine juice
  • 2 tablespoons best quality honey
  • ¾ cup best quality extra virgin olive oil + 1 tablespoon
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400
  • Lightly rub beets with the tablespoon of olive oil and wrap them in aluminum foil. Roast the beets until they are easily pierced with a paring knife (about 45 minutes-1 hour). Set aside to cool. Once cooled, peel the beets and slice them into thin wedges.
  • Drain the fennel.
  • Whisk the tangerine juice, honey and olive oil together. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Before serving, toss all of the salad ingredients together in a bowl or arrange on individual plates and drizzle lightly with vinaigrette.