Curly Endive and Fresh Roasted Beet Salad

A festive salad with a honey mustard vinaigrette dressing that can be put together in minutes. The green endive and red beets are a perfect accent for you holiday table.

Ingredients

8 medium beets, tops trimmed off

1 cup water

1 head curly endive, rinsed and dried

Dressing:

2 Tablespoons shallots, minced

1 teaspoon GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup olive oil

Honey Tips

Honey Flavors and Colors

Honey has different flavors and colors, depending on the location and kinds of flowers the bees visit. Climatic conditions of the area also influence its flavor and color.

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°.
Beets:
Place beets and water into a 9×13-inch pan. Cover tightly with foil and bake about 1 hour or until beets are tender. Remove from oven. Cool completely.
Remove skins and slice beets.
Dressing:
In a small bowl, combine first 5 ingredients. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well blended.
To assemble:
Tear endive leaves into bite size pieces. Toss with some dressing. Divide endive between 4 plates. Top with beet slices and drizzle with a little more dressing.
Serves: 4