Roasted Beets And Watercress Recipe
Goat Cheese, Honey Bacon, Citrus Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Roasted Beets
Honey Bacon
Citrus Vinaigrette
Salad Assembly
Method
Roasted Beets
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Prepare the Beets
Wash the beets thoroughly and trim off the tops and tails.
- 3
- 4
Wrap and Roast
Wrap the foil tightly around the beets and place them on a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- 5
Cool and Peel
Once roasted, allow the beets to cool slightly, then peel off the skins and cut into wedges.
Honey Bacon
- 6
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Citrus Vinaigrette
- 8
Mix the Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- 9
Taste and Adjust
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
Salad Assembly
- 10
Combine the Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the roasted beet wedges, watercress, and honey bacon pieces.
- 11
Add the Vinaigrette
Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 12
Serve
Plate the salad and crumble goat cheese on top. Serve immediately.