Categories: appetizer, nondairy, salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds beets, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 pound asparagus spears, tough ends trimmed, spears washed
• 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 4 ounces goat cheese (chevre), crumbled
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees.

2. Wash the beets thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels.

3. Place the beets in a roasting pan, toss with the 2 tablespoons olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

4. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake until the beets are tender when pierced, about 1 hour.

5. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let the beets cool to room temperature, then slip off the skins.

6. Using a mandoline or a paring knife, cut the beets into thin slices.

7. Set aside.

8. In a small bowl, combine the shallots, orange juice and lemon juice.

9. Let stand for 5 minutes.

10. Drizzle in the 1/4 cup oil, whisking constantly until blended.

11. Season with salt and pepper.

12. Divide the beet slices among 8 salad plates, overlapping them to form a ring.

13. Drizzle with a little vinaigrette.

14. Using an asparagus peeler. peel the asparagus into long strips and place ina bowl.

15. Add the parsley and the remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat.

16. Mound the asparagus mixture on top of the beets, dividing it equally.

17. Sprinkle the cheese around the asparagus and beets and garnish with the chives.

18. Serve immediately.

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