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Beet and Blue Cheese Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Kate V
4 servings
BeginnerThis mixed greens salad pairs beets with blue cheese and toasted pecans. Tossed with a homemade citrus vinaigrette dressing, it is a perfect addition to any dinner.
Total Steps
5
Ingredients
12
Tools Needed
8
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- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 5 oz blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 can 15-oz sliced beets
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 container 5 oz of your favorite mixed greens (baby spinach, baby lettuces, or mesclun mix)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt(optional)
- pepper(optional)
Instructions
1
Step 1
Drain the rinse the can of beets. Slice each beet circle in half to make semi-circles.
2
Step 2
Toast the pecans over medium heat until they start to brown and are nice and fragrant.
3
Step 3
If using a block of blue cheese, roughly chop 5 oz to crumble it.
4
Step 4
Toss all the salad ingredients (mixed greens through blue cheese) together in a bowl.
5
Step 5
Combine all the dressing ingredients (orange juice through salt and pepper) in a small bowl, and mix well. Pour over salad right before serving.
Tools & Equipment
Can opener
Colander
Cutting board
Chef's knife
Skillet
Large mixing bowl
Small mixing bowl
Whisk