THIS IS A DELICOUS AND EASY SALAD, IT USES BEETS, CHEESE, AND CANDIED WALNUTS AND GREENS. ENJOY DAN.

BEET SALAD WITH GORGONZOLA (or blue cheese) AND WALNUTS by CHEF DAN:


Serves 4



INGREDIENTS:

---Dressing----

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/8 teaspoon salt



---Salad---

3 beets, scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half

2 romaine hearts, chopped

1/4- cup walnuts

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1/8 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons cheese, gorgonzola, blue, goat, feta, your choice

1/2- teaspoon fresh chives, chopped



DIRECTIONS:



1. Place beets in saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover.

2. Bring to a boil, and then cook for about 30 minutes. Until tender, drain and cool.

3. While the beets are cooking, place the walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat.

4. Heat until warm and starting to toast, then stir in the maple syrup.

5. Cook until evenly coated, then remove from heat and let cool.

6. To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.

7. Place beets in a small bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon dressing.

8. Place salad greens on a large platter; sprinkle evenly with 1/4- teaspoon salt.

9. Drizzle remaining dressing over greens.

10. Top with beets, walnuts, cheese and chives.



ENJOY DAN: hallelujah