Roasted Beet And Beet Tops Salad

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   Preheat oven to 400. Cut tops off beets and trim root ends. Wash in cold water and wrap whole beets in foil with a tight seal. Put in upper part of oven and roast for about 1 hour. Let cool in foil pack for about 20 minutes. While they are still slightly warm, pull off skin and cut into thin slices. Toss with salt, pepper, a good quantity of olive oil and the juice of one lemon. Let stand.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Pull beet greens away from stem and wash. Place in boiling water and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and shake off extra moisture. When they have cooled, but are still slightly warm, chop a bit and toss with salt, olive oil and a dash of balsamic vinegar.

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   To serve, place greens on a platter and pour beets on top.

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