Pickled Beet Salad with Beet Greens & Goat Cheese

Name: Pickled Beet Salad with Beet Greens & Goat Cheese
Ingredients: 8 oz. red beets, peeled and grated, greens cut into ribbons; 1 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. each coriander seeds and mustard seeds; 1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. EVOO; 2 tsp. honey; Toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese, for garnish

Pickled beets and goat cheese are both known for a having strong, savory taste. Throw 'em together over green, seeds, and nuts for some seriously intense flavor.

Author:: Tara Holland
Publish date:: Jan 30, 2019

pickled beet salad greens goat cheese — Photography by Christopher Testani

Recipe by Tara Holland


Start to Finish: 25 minutes	Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 oz. red beets, peeled and grated, greens cut into ribbons
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. each coriander seeds and mustard seeds
1 tbsp. plus 1 1/2 tsp. EVOO
2 tsp. honey
Toasted walnuts and crumbled goat cheese, for garnish

Preparation

Place beets in medium bowl. In small saucepan, bring vinegar, sugar, coriander and mustard seeds, 1 cup water, and 2 tsp. salt to boil. Pour over beets. Freeze until cool, about 15 minutes. Drain beets; discard liquid. In small bowl, whisk oil and honey; season dressing. On platter, drizzle beet greens with dressing; toss until coated. Top with beets. Garnish with nuts and goat cheese.