Beet and Mache Salad with Aged Goat Cheese Recipe

Name: Beet and Mache Salad with Aged Goat Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mixed beets, such as red and Chioggia; Orange Vinaigrette (recipe follows); 1/4 cup fresh chervil leaves; 3 ounces mache or other tender lettuce; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 6 ounces Bucheron or other aged goat cheese, room temperature, for serving; Crackers, for serving; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 3/4 cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Freshly ground pepper; (makes 1 1/3 cups)

Servings: persons

2 pounds mixed beets, such as red and Chioggia
Orange Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1/4 cup fresh chervil leaves
3 ounces mache or other tender lettuce
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
6 ounces Bucheron or other aged goat cheese, room temperature, for serving
Crackers, for serving
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
(makes 1 1/3 cups)

1
Cover the beets with cold water by 2 inches in a large saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium.
3
Simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
4
Let cool; peel, and halve (quarter if large).
5
Toss with the vinaigrette.
6
Let stand 30 minutes.
7
Toss together the chervil and mache.
8
Top with the beets and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette from the the bowl.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Serve with goat cheese and crackers.
11
Stir together the orange zest, orange juice, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
12
Pour in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified.
13
Season with freshly ground pepper.

464

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds mixed beets, such as red and Chioggia, Orange Vinaigrette (recipe follows), 1/4 cup fresh chervil leaves, 3 ounces mache or other tender lettuce, and more.

Yes, Beet and Mache Salad with Aged Goat Cheese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Beet and Mache Salad with Aged Goat Cheese

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