Ingredients

  • For the Salad:
  • 6 medium-sized red beets
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, crushed to release flavor
  • Pinch freshly cracked pepper
  • 2 small Granny Smith apples, peel on (1/2 inch rounds or wedges)
  • For the Vinaigrette:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely diced
  • 1/8 cup fresh lemon juice (or the juice of one lemon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • zest of 1/2 of an orange
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Peel the beets and slice the beets into 1/2 inch thick rounds, or in wedges. In a medium bowl, toss the beets with olive oil, salt, thyme, and pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast until tender and slightly caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
  • In the meantime, whisk together olive oil, shallots, lemon juice, salt, zest, and pepper. Toss prepped apples into the vinaigrette so they do not brown.
  • Let the beets slightly cool and toss the beets with apples and dressing. Serve and enjoy!