Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound mixed red and golden baby beets
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange marmalade
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces mesclun salad greens
  • 1 bunch watercress, thick stems discarded
  • 1 cup thinly sliced peeled daikon (4 ounces)

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Wrap the beets in a double layer of aluminum foil and roast for about 1 hour, until tender.
  • Let cool, then peel the beets.
  • Thinly slice the red beets and cut the golden beets into wedges.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the balsamic and Champagne vinegars with the mustard.
  • Whisk in the olive oil in a thin stream, then whisk in the marmalade and season with crushed red pepper, salt and black pepper.
  • Transfer half of the dressing to a large bowl and add the mesclun, watercress and daikon.
  • Toss well and transfer to plates.
  • Add the beets and the remaining dressing to the bowl and toss to coat.
  • Scatter the beets all around the greens and serve right away.