Beet And Blood Orange Salad

Serves: 3

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

30

Spice

48

Sweetness

50

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Olive Oil

2 tbsps

Brown Sugar

4 sprigs

Thyme (fresh)

2 tbsps

Buttermilk

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F

2

Line a baking sheet pan with aluminum foil

3

Put the beets in a bowl with the olive oil, brown sugar and some salt and pepper and toss to coat

4

Spread the beets on the baking sheet, scatter the lemon peel and thyme around them and roast until a toothpick inserted into the beets meets just a little resistance in the middle, about 1 hour

5

Cool, peel and slice the beets 1/4-inch thick

6

Meanwhile, drain the ricotta in a colander for about 10 minutes, then add it to a food processor along with the buttermilk, parsley, chives and some salt and pepper

7

Whip until fluffy; taste and re-season if necessary

8

Toss the sliced beets, lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil and some Maldon in a medium bowl

9

Lay the beets on a platter

10

Scatter the fennels seeds and black olives on top

11

Then lay the blood oranges over the beets and sprinkle with the pistachios

12

Drizzle a little balsamic vinegar over the top

13

Dollop the ricotta mixture around the beets

14

Top with the micro basil and arugula flowers and serve