Core Recipe Servings | 2 Preparation Time | 15 min Cooking Time | 70 min Level of Difficulty | Easy
The tangy citrus salad is a delicious complement to these sweet roasted beets. They're a lovely addition to your Valentine's Day meal. If your heart desires, substitute a grapefruit for the tangerine.
Ingredients
1/2 pound beets, red (about 2 medium) 2 tsp olive oil 1 medium tangerine(s), peeled, divided into segments, pits removed 2 Tbsp red onion(s), chopped 1 medium celery, chopped 2 tsp white wine vinegar 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp table salt 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place beets on a large piece of aluminum foil; drizzle with oil. Fold foil to form a tightly sealed packet. Place packet on a baking sheet and roast until beets are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.
3. Cool beets for 10 minutes, open packet (be careful of escaping steam), slip off beets' skins with a paring knife and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Place beets in a serving bowl. Add tangerine, onion and celery; toss gently.
4. Whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper together in small bowl. Pour over beet mixture; toss and serve immediately. Yields about 1/2 cup per serving.
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