by djgibboni
djgibboni's Notes:
Expand2 pounds young arugula, well washed, and spun dry Ask a question about this ingredient
1 pound feta cheese (domestic or imported) Ask a question about this ingredient
6 whole beets Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon vegetable oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup vinegar (red wine or balsamic, or a mixture) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 garlic clove, crushed Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried) Ask a question about this ingredient
Wash beets and trim of greens or stems. Place the beets on a generously sized sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Drizzle the vegetable oil over them, then rub the oil around each beet. Fold up the foil and seal them into a packet. Place the foil packet into a baking dish or onto a baking sheet, and roast in a 350°F oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until the beets are tender (a knife inserted will come out easily). Let cool fully!
Ask a question about this stepWhen the beets are cool, rub the skins off. A bit of running water helps doing this. Use a paring knife for any stubborn bits of skin.
Ask a question about this stepCut up the beets into bite-size chunks. I prefer half-moon shapes, but any shape will do!
Ask a question about this stepMake a dressing with the olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, sugar, and thyme.
Ask a question about this stepDress the arugula with about half the dressing in a large mixing bowl, then transfer to a serving platter.
Ask a question about this stepArrange the beets on top of the arugula. Break up the feta, and scatter over the beets and arugula. Dress with the remaining dressing.
Ask a question about this stepServe immediately.
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Fany is the author of My Sweet Mexico and Paletas.
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