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Asparagus Beets and Goats Cheese Salad

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 2
Author: Viella

Ingredients

  • 2 medium beets
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 8 oz pencil asparagus
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 oz double cream goats cheese
  • 1 oz fresh chives
  • Balsamic glaze

Equipment & Utensils

  • Baking tray
  • Sauté pan
  • Separate plates or one large serving plates

Instructions

  • Remove stems from beets, wash, wrap in aluminum foil and place on a baking tray and into a preheated oven at 375.
  • Cook beets until you are able to pierce them through to the middle with a fork - approx. 40 mins.
  • Once beets are cooked allow them to cool.
  • While beets are cooling, slice asparagus into 1" pieces on the diagonal.
  • Heat olive oil on medium heat in a sauté pan and then add asparagus.
  • Season with salt and then sauté asparagus until they become bright green - approx. 5 minutes. Do not overcook, the asparagus should still have a nice bite.
  • Crumble goats cheese in a bowl and then chop chives.
  • Once beets are cool to the touch, peel and dice.

To Serve

  • Layer ingredients starting with balsamic glaze.
  • Squeeze a generous amount all over each plate or a large serving plate.
  • Place sliced asparagus on top of glaze, top with diced beets, then sprinkle with goats cheese.
  • Finish with chopped chives, then allow temperature to rise to just chilled and then serve.

Notes

You can prepare the ingredients for this salad the day before so that it is ready to serve in an instant.