ROASTED BEET AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Makes 6 servings
LynnLynn Ferguson

ingredients

  • 1 pound small beets, trimmed & scrubbed
  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup walnut oil
  • 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons sherry
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon hot & sweet mustard
  • Sea salt, pepper and sugar to taste
  • 3/4 pound watercress, stems removed, rinsed and crisped

directions

  • 1

    Toss beets in olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then roast in a 400° oven, until tender, 45 min. Let cool, then peel skin off, cut into quarters and slice thinly.

  • 2

    Whisk together the walnut oil, vinegar, sherry, shallot and mustard in a small bowl until emulsified. Season to taste.

  • 3

    In a large bowl, toss the beets and watercress with 2 tablespoons of dressing.

notes

Vinaigette can be prepared 2 days ahead. Bring dressing to room temp.

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