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Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Why you should try this:

This Beet and Goat Cheese Salad may look a bit fancy, but is actually easy enough for anyone to make at home. Feel free to sub in red beets and store-bought pesto.

Ingredients:

beets of choice, goat cheese, yogurt, basil, pistachios, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, arugula

STEP ONE:

Wash and trim beets. Place in a pot and cover with room temperature water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender. Drain.

STEP TWO:

Allow beets to cool slightly. Rub off skin. Slice as desired. Toss in olive oil, lemon juice and salt to taste.

STEP THREE:

While beets are cooking, preheat the oven to 350F. Toast pistachios or nuts of choice for about 8 minutes. Allow to cool.

STEP FOUR:

In a food processer, make a pesto. Grind toasted nuts and garlic. Add basil and pulse to chop. Stream in olive oil. Season.

STEP FIVE:

Combined softened fresh goat cheese and plain yogurt in a bowl. Beat and mix together until smooth and creamy.

STEP SIX:

Schmear goat cheese spread on serving dish. Top with seasoned beets. Spoon over pesto. Sprinkle over nuts and arugula.