Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 1 large head endive, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 ounces bucheron or other goat cheese, cut into cubes
  • 23 cup shelled, toasted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the beets, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, and some salt and pepper.
  • Arrange beets in a single layer on baking sheet and cover with foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until tender and golden around edges, about 30 minutes more.
  • Cool; transfer to a small bowl.
  • With mortar and pestle, or the back of a knife, mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt to form a paste.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, then remaining 6 tablespoons oil and the tarragon.
  • Season with pepper and additional salt, if necessary.
  • Toss beets with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
  • In a large bowl, combine radicchio, endive and parsley.
  • Toss with remaining vinaigrette.
  • Add beets and goat cheese, and toss gently.
  • Serve garnished with pistachios.