Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. prepared horseradish, or 1 Tbs. grated fresh horseradish
  • 2 Tbs. champagne vinegar
  • 1 Tbs. silken tofu, drained
  • 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbs. olive oil
  • 4 gold baby beets
  • 8 oz. organic spicy greens mix, such as watercress, arugula, tatsoi, and mizuna
  • 2 Asian pears, sliced
  • Black salt, optional

Method

  • To make Horseradish Dressing: Place horseradish, vinegar, tofu, ginger, and 2 Tbs.
  • water in bowl of food processor, and pulse until combined.
  • With motor running, add olive oil, and blend until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • To make Salad: Preheat oven to 400F.
  • Wrap beets in foil, and roast 30 to 40 minutes, or until tender.
  • Cool until easy to handle, then peel and slice.
  • Toss greens with Horseradish Dressing, and divide among plates.
  • Lay beet slices on one side of greens.
  • Fan out Asian pear slices on opposite side of salad from beets.
  • Sprinkle with black salt, if desired, and serve.