Field Salad With Roasted Beets, Oranges & Feta
Jacob Bailey
Adapted from Cooking Light
Ingredients
- 2 Beets (about 1/2 pound)
- 1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 6 cups gourmet salad greens
- 1 cup orange sections
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta or blue cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Directions
Preheat oven to 425. Leave root and 1 inch of stem on beets; scrub with brush. Place beets on a baking sheet lined with foil; bake at 425 for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly. Peel beets; cut into 8 wedges. Combine rind, greens, orange sections and feta in a large bowl. Combine juices, pepper, oil, salt and mustard; stir well with a whisk. Pour over salad mixture; toss to combine. Place salad mixture on each of 4 plates. Top with beets.