Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds medium beets, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup walnut oil or olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
  • 2 large shallots, minced
  • 2 (6-ounce) packages baby spinach
  • 4 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
  • 6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Wrap beets in foil and bake until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Cool slightly, then peel.
  • Cut each beet into 8 wedges.
  • Place in medium bowl.
  • Cover.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl.
  • Mix in minced shallots.
  • Pour 3 tablespoons dressing over warm beets; toss.
  • Cool.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Cover beets and remaining dressing separately; refrigerate.
  • Bring dressing to room temperature before continuing.)
  • Combine spinach, endive and 3/4 cup nuts in large bowl.
  • Pour remaining dressing over; toss.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among plates.
  • Sprinkle cheese over.
  • Top with beets and 1/4 cup nuts.