Ingredients

  • 4 beets (Medium Peeled)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (Sliced Thin)
  • 1 quinces (Sliced Thin)
  • 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 serrano pepper (Minced)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh garlic clove (Minced)
  • 2 green onions (Sliced Thin)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (Chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons thyme (Chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (Fine)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cups baby greens
  • 1 cup asiago cheese (Shaved)

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to 400F and place rack in the middle.
  • Wrap beets in foil and roast about 1 1/2 hours or until tender. Cool beets and slice thin.
  • Place beets, onion and quince in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a medium bowl combine vinegar, orange juice, zest, Serrano pepper, garlic, green onions, parsley and thyme. Add fine sea salt and fine ground black pepper. Slowly wisk in olive oil.
  • Pour dressing over beets and toss well. Chill salad for 15-minutes. Reseason with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Divide baby greens on chilled salad plates and place beets on top.
  • Garnish salad with Shaved Asiago Cheese.