Walnut, Carrot And Beet Salad

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Walnut, Carrot And Beet Salad

Recipe By : Cooking Live Show #CL8927
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cooking Live Import

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 cup minced shallot
1 garlic clove -- minced
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
4 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup walnut oil plus 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
3 cups finely shredded carrots
3 cups finely shredded peeled raw beets -- with tops
saved
-- and washed
salt and pepper to taste
6 ounces blue cheese -- crumbled

In a bowl, whisk together the shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, and
lemon juice. Add the walnut oil in a slow stream and blend until
smooth. Season with salt and pepper and mix in the chopped walnuts.

In separate bowls, toss carrots with half the dressing and the beets
with the remaining half.

Set aside.

In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the walnut oil. Quickly
saute the beet tops until wilted. Divide among four serving plates and
top with carrot salad and beet salad. Sprinkle with blue cheese and
serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings




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