Salads, Sides & Starters

Heirloom Tomato & Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Crumbles

Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Goat Cheese Crumbles
- 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
- 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Mint Leaves
- 1/3 Cup Lightly Toasted Pine Nuts
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt & Pepper To Taste
- 2 Medium Red Beets
- 2 Medium Golden Beets
- 4 Medium to Large Heirloom Tomatoes
- 1/2 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and place the beets on a foil lined baking sheet.
- Roast the beets until fork tender, about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Cool to room temperature, then peel and slice the beets.
- Arrange the beets and tomatoes on a platter, then sprinkle the goat cheese crumbles, parsley, mint, and pine nuts in top.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper then serve.
Recipe from italianfoodforever.com.