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Moroccan Beet Salad with Arugula & Cinnamon Oranges

Moroccan Beet Salad with Arugula & Cinnamon Oranges

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  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish with Blood Oranges, Feta and Mint
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    epicureanodyssey's Notes: This recipe represents a classic combination of Moroccan flavors, the earthiness of beets, the sweetness of oranges and, of course, an array of spices. Feta would be the more common cheese...

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Serves 6

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

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  2. Wrap the beets in a double layer of foil and seal tightly. Roast for 45 minutes or until tender, depending on the size of the beets. Let the beets cool slightly, then peel and cut into 1/4-inch wedges. Set aside.

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  3. To peel the oranges, slice off each end and set one end on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, peel with the curve of the orange removing the peeling and the white pith. Section the orange pieces, and place in a bowl. Mix the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, and lightly toss with the orange sections. Set aside.

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  4. In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, lemon and orange zest, cumin, coriander and cayenne. Season with salt. Add half the vinaigrette to the beets and refrigerate until time to serve.

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  5. Just prior to serving, toss the remaining vinaigrette with the arugula. Season the arugula with salt to taste. Arrange the arugula on a serving platter, top with the beets, then the oranges and scatter the feta cheese on top. Serve immediately.

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2 Comments on Moroccan Beet Salad with Arugula & Cinnamon Oranges

31502_420285485515_528255515_5865967_2714152_n Reply

this looks so good! i have to pick up some blood oranges after school tomorrow to try this out!

Chef_emily Reply

WHOOPS, dried spearmint should be added to the ingredients under "zest of 1 orange"; and it should be whisked into the vinaigrette in Step 3.

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