Roasted Beets with Pears and Tomato Salad

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Roasted Beets with Pears and Tomato Salad

For a while now, Adam has had his eye on beets. Every time we walk through the store, he always seems to gravitate to the beets. It isn’t that I don’t like beets, I actually love them – sweet, versatile with a touch of earthiness.

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Beets are easy to roast, but when it comes to cutting them, it can get a little messy. If you are not careful, your hands turn red. To deal with this, we use powder-free gloves — a pharmacy is a good place to buy them. You should be able to find a pack of 50 or so for around $8.

You can see from our photos that we “deconstructed” the salad, but you certainly don’t need to. Instead, cut everything into quarters or cubes. I liked the look of layering the beets with  tomato and thinly sliced pears. There’s a handful of pecans on the side and a serious amount of goat cheese, which if I had my way, would not actually make it onto the plate and instead would be dealt with by me and my spoon.

Roasted Beets with Pears and Tomato Salad

Fortunately, the goat cheese survived and we were able to enjoy it with our beets. You can serve all of this on top of some arugula, but as I was plating, the French baguette that we bought earlier caught my eye, so I warmed it up slightly and served it along side the salad.

For now, I can say that Adam’s yearning for roasted beets has been dealt with. I wonder what the next craving will be? I am hoping for something chocolate.

Recipe updated, originally posted May 2011. Since posting this in 2011, we have tweaked the recipe to be more clear. – Adam and Joanne

Roasted Beets with Pears and Tomato Salad

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Instead of slicing and layering the salad, try cutting everything into small cubes or wedges. For a shortcut, use previously roasted beets often sold in larger grocery stores.

Makes 2 to 3 servings

You Will Need

2 to 3 beets, scrubbed clean, green tops cut off

1 to 2 yellow tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

1 pear, thinly sliced

4 ounces fresh goat cheese

1/2 cup pecan halves

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Baguette warmed for serving

Directions

    1Place the beets into an aluminum-lined baking dish, cover tightly then roast in a 400 degree F oven for about 1 hour or until a fork can easily be inserted into the beets.

    2Cool then peel away the skin under running water. Slice into 1/4-inch slices and arrange on a platter, alternating the beets with tomatoes and pears.

    3Place the walnuts and goat cheese alongside the beets and tomatoes.

    4Make the vinaigrette by whisking mustard, apple cider vinegar and olive oil together then season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and serve with the warmed baguette.

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AUTHOR:  Adam and Joanne Gallagher
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3 comments… Leave a Review
  • Miri Leigh May 16, 2011, 1:12 pm

    Beautiful salad! What great colors, thanks for sharing!

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  • Jennifer (Delicieux) May 10, 2011, 8:04 pm

    What a gorgeous salad!! I love the beautiful colours and textures and amazing presentation! I would love some of this right now.

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  • Joan Nova May 10, 2011, 10:29 am

    Beautiful presentation and good tips for working with beets.

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