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Beets, Basil and Feta Salad

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Beet, Basil and Feta Salad

Fresh beets seem to be experiencing a renaissance, or at my house they are since joining a CSA several years ago. I admit, growing up I enjoyed canned beets on salads, and had never cooked fresh beets until recent years.  Beets are like a bonus of two vegetables — the leafy greens to quickly saute with olive oil (garlic optional) for a side dish, and the beet root to steam, roast or serve raw.  Beet roots have an earthy-sweet flavor and a satisfying texture that is firm yet buttery when cooked. Or grate them raw for a crunchy addition to salads, just don’t mind the bright red color they add! Of course, golden beets have a less colorful affect, as do the light pink variagated Chioga beets, which are the striped beets in the photo below.

There is not an exact recipe for this salad, just use your eye for the amounts. I promise this salad will not disappoint!

BEET BASIL AND FETA CHEESE SALAD

Steamed beets.          Peel beets if desired. Halve or quarter and place in a steamer basket.

          Add water up to the bottom of the basket. Cover and simmer until beets are tender-crisp, 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the beets. Test with a toothpick or tip of a knife until it inserts with slight resistance.

          Remove the beets to a plate to cool.

Basil chiffonade            Slice a generous amount of fresh basil leaves into ‘chiffonade’ which is the French culinary term that literally means rags, but refers to strips or shreds of vegetables.

           Here’s how:  Stack several basil leaves, tightly roll, then slice crosswise with a sharp knife. If smaller pieces are desired, roughly cut the strips again a few times.

Cooked beets and basil           Place the beets in a large bowl.  Add basil.

           Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice to taste.  If you like extra lemon, grate some of the zest before juicing.

           Add crumbled feta cheese. Mix lightly and taste. Add salt and pepper if desired.  Serve room temperature or chilled.

           (Make plenty, this salad is popular!)

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  1. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

    January 7, 2012 at 10:28 pm

    Beets are one of my favorite vegetables, but my husband just hates them. I think I’ll make this over the next few days though; it looks so good I’m thinking I’ll just eat it all myself 🙂

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    • Rosie's Kitchen says

      January 8, 2012 at 1:13 pm

      I think you can easily enjoy it all yourself! And it keeps several days. Thanks for viewing past posts!

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