INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
• Salt and/or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 5 ounces arugula
• 2-3 Asian pears (1-1 1/2 pounds)—peeled, cored and very thinly sliced (preferably on a mandolin), cores discarded
• 1/2 cup salted roasted pumpkin seeds
• 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, honey and chopped thyme. Season the salad dressing with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the pear slices and pumpkin seeds. Add the dressing and toss well. Top with the crumbled goat cheese, sprinkle lightly with sea salt and serve right away.
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Roasting beets intensifies their flavor, brings out their earthy sweetness, and makes them easy to peel.
They are delicious on their own and in salads. Some beets may need to be scrubbed clean. Put beets on a large piece of aluminum foil and preheat the oven to 400°F. Drizzle with olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold up aluminum to form a closed package. Roast until fork tender or about 45 minutes. Allow to cool and peel skins right off!
Beet salads are becoming pretty common and they are easy to make. Here is a beet salad that we’ve modified using Asian Pears instead of traditional apples.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 pound red beets, roasted (see above) and cubed
• 1 cup Asian Pears, cubed
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled
• Salt and Pepper
• Optional Items that can be added: Toasted Pecans, Walnuts, Pistachios, Fresh chopped Basil
DIRECTIONS
In medium bowl whisk together the oil and vinegar. Drizzle over the beets and apples and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and sprinkle with the goat cheese and enjoy!
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Asian Pear and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
Asian Pear and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese
INGREDIENTS
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped thyme
• Salt and/or sea salt and freshly ground pepper
• 5 ounces arugula
• 2-3 Asian pears (1-1 1/2 pounds)—peeled, cored and very thinly sliced (preferably on a mandolin), cores discarded
• 1/2 cup salted roasted pumpkin seeds
• 3 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the lemon juice, honey and chopped thyme. Season the salad dressing with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss the arugula with the pear slices and pumpkin seeds. Add the dressing and toss well. Top with the crumbled goat cheese, sprinkle lightly with sea salt and serve right away.
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Roasted Beets
Roasted Beets
Roasting beets intensifies their flavor, brings out their earthy sweetness, and makes them easy to peel.
They are delicious on their own and in salads. Some beets may need to be scrubbed clean. Put beets on a large piece of aluminum foil and preheat the oven to 400°F. Drizzle with olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold up aluminum to form a closed package. Roast until fork tender or about 45 minutes. Allow to cool and peel skins right off!
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Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted Beet Salad
Beet salads are becoming pretty common and they are easy to make. Here is a beet salad that we’ve modified using Asian Pears instead of traditional apples.
INGREDIENTS
• 1 pound red beets, roasted (see above) and cubed
• 1 cup Asian Pears, cubed
• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 2 ounces of goat cheese, crumbled
• Salt and Pepper
• Optional Items that can be added: Toasted Pecans, Walnuts, Pistachios, Fresh chopped Basil
DIRECTIONS
In medium bowl whisk together the oil and vinegar. Drizzle over the beets and apples and season with salt and pepper. Toss well and sprinkle with the goat cheese and enjoy!
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