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RECIPE: Roasted Apple, Pear, and Beet Salad


  • Author: Jenny Devivo

Ingredients

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  • 5 small/medium beets, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 red apples, cored and cut into wedges
  • 2 just ripe green pears, cored and cut into wedges
  • Salt
  • Olive oil
  • 1 small head radicchio, torn
  • 2 small heads endive, leaves separated
  • Handful of romaine leaves, torn
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup roasted pecans

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Place the apple and pear wedges on one baking tray and the beetroot wedges on the other. Spread into a single layer. Drizzle with oil and season with salt. Roast for 30–40 minutes or until slightly browned and tender. The beetroot will take a little longer. Set aside to cool.
  2. Meanwhile for the dressing, heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and a pinch of salt, cook gently until softened, 2–4 minutes. Add the ginger and cook, stirring for an additional 1–2 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl. Whisk until well combined. Add warm oil and whisk until emulsified. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Place the leaves, fruit, and beets on a large serving platter. Add the dressing and toss gently. Add the crumbled goat’s cheese and nuts just before serving.