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George Bryant

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Toasted Almonds

4.67 from 6 votes
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 beets cooked peeled and sliced (detailed below)
  • 2 cups frisee
  • 1 apple cored and sliced thinly
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup goat cheese optional
  • 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • sea salt to taste

Method
 

Cooking Beets
  1. Trim the beets
  2. Place the beets in a large saucepan and cover with water
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour
  4. Place pot under running cold water and let rinse until beets can be handled
  5. Peel of the skins by hand and then slice into 1/4 inch chunks for salad
Salad
  1. Preheat saute pan over medium heat and melt butter or coconut oil
  2. Toss your almonds in the pan and stir frequently while they lightly toast, about 5 minutes
  3. Remove from the heat and set aside
  4. Toss your sliced beets in a large bowl and add your frisee, apple, almonds and toss well
  5. Coat with your olive oil, sprinkle your sea salt and mix one more time
  6. Top your salad with your goat cheese and serve
  7. Enjoy