Beet And Goat Cheese Salad

1. 1

   Peel, rinse, and quarter or slice beets.

2. 2

   Place in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water and the olive oil.

3. 3

   Cook at a moderate boil, covered, until beets are tender, about 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add more water if pan dries out during cooking.

5. 5

   When beets are done, uncover, raise heat to high, and cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, then cool.

6. 6

   Arrange greens on a platter.

7. 7

   If beets are quartered, cut into small chunks.

8. 8

   Combine cooking liquid of beets with salt, pepper, vinegar and tarragon.

9. 9

   Taste, and add a little more olive oil or vinegar if necessary: mixture should be sharp.

10. 10

    Put beets on greens and cheese on top, or alternate cheese and beets.

11. 11

    Drizzle dressing over all, and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.