ROASTED BEET ARUGULA WITH WALNUT DRESSING ENJOY DAN:

ROASTED BEET ARUGULA SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

3 beets, ends cut off and left whole

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 bunch arugula torn

1/2- onions, finely chopped

4 cherry tomatoes, halved

1/3-cup roasted walnuts, lightly chopped

DRESSING:

3 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

2 tablespoon roasted walnuts

2 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard

1 shallot, sliced

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 400 F)

DRESSING:

1.   Puree all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

2.   Mix beets with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with S. &. P.

3.   Wrap in tin foil and place in prepared baking dish.

4.   Roast for 50-60 minutes.

5.   Remove from oven and let rest 30 minutes.

6.   Then peel, cut into cubes

7.   In a salad bowl mix roasted beets, arugula, onion, sherry vinegar, and roasted walnuts.

8.   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

9.   Drizzle the walnut dressing; toss well to coat.

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