Carole'S Beet Salad Recipe

Name: Carole'S Beet Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Carole's Beet Salad; 3 medium beets with greens still attached.; 1 cup farro (or barley, wheat berries, etc), soaked for 1 hour in water.; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 to 2 small garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup roasted walnut pieces; 2 - 4 oz feta or goat cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (mint, parsley, tarragon, marjoram, chives); Salt (to taste)

Servings: persons

Carole's Beet Salad
3 medium beets with greens still attached.
1 cup farro (or barley, wheat berries, etc), soaked for 1 hour in water.
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 to 2 small garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup roasted walnut pieces
2 - 4 oz feta or goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (mint, parsley, tarragon, marjoram, chives)
Salt (to taste)

1
Remove greens from beets. Roast the beets in medium oven until tender.
2
De-stem the beet greens; blanch for 2 minutes in boiling water, then rinse in cold water.
3
Squeeze out excess water, and chop coarsely.
4
Bring water back to a boil and add the farro. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 45 mins or until the farro is tender. Remove from the heat and allow the grains to swell in the cooking water for 10 mins, then drain.
5
While the farro is cooking, make the vinaigrette. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, garlic and mustard. Whisk in the oil. Add to the drained farro.
6
Peel and dice the beets and add along with the beet greens, feta or goat cheese, herbs and walnuts. Toss together and serve warm or room temperature.

703

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Carole's Beet Salad, 3 medium beets with greens still attached., 1 cup farro (or barley, wheat berries, etc), soaked for 1 hour in water., 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Carole'S Beet Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carole'S Beet Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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