Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (to taste)
  • 1 very small garlic clove, pureed
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 2 tablespoons walnut oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 4 small golden beets, roasted, peeled and cut in wedges
  • 1 large or 2 small radicchio, or 5 cups Asian salad mix (5 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons broken walnuts, preferably from fresh shelled walnuts (1 ounce)
  • 4 to 6 white or cremini mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
  • 2 teaspoons minced chives

Method

  • Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar or lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt to taste, Dijon mustard and garlic until combined well.
  • Whisk in the grapeseed oil and the walnut oil.
  • Add freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Toss with the dressing and serve.