Beet, Avocado and Endive Salad

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   Special equipment: rubber gloves, optional, and a mandoline

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   Put on a pair of rubber gloves and slice the beets into thin rounds on a mandoline.

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   Stack the rounds and then slice them into thin strips (aka julienne).

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   Place the julienned beets on a paper-towel-lined plate.

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   Set aside.

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   In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Set aside.

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   Remove 8 leaves from each endive, and reserve.

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   Slice the remaining endives 1/2 inch thick.

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    Combine the sliced endives, radishes and avocado in a large bowl.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Add half of the dressing and toss to coat.

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    In a second bowl, add the julienned beets and pour over the remaining dressing.

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    Toss to coat.

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    Set up 4 salad plates.

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    Arrange 4 of the reserved endive leaves on each plate, with the stem ends pointed toward the center.

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    Top each leaf with some of the avocado-endive mixture and then with some of the beets.

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    Serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.