Bistro Beet Salad

My dad and I have an affection for the deliciously earthy fuschia beet, a root vegetable sneered at by many.  I often wonder how many people have ever tasted a beet or if they simply judge them by their appearance alone.  For father's day, to make my usual beet salad seem a little bit more special, I decided to make a composed salad of spring mix, beets, walnut crusted goat cheese, and dried cranberries.   I always love how composed salads highlight each delicious ingredient independently of one another, one just as important as the other.  No beet salad would be complete without a viniagrette of balsamic vinegar and honey.  If you have yet to try a beet and goat cheese salad whether at home, a restaurant, or a Parisian bistro, I urge you to take the plunge and see if this simple dish becomes a part of your regular repetoire.  Bon Appetit!

spring mix

balsamic vinegar, honey, olive oil, garlic, salt & pepper to taste

sliced beets, the star of the salad!

walnut crusted goat cheese





Papa jour de père heureux!  ♥