Name: Golden Beet Salad
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds golden beets, trimmed and rinsed; 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon whole-grain or Dijon mustard; 1 ounce spinach leaves or baby spinach, sliced (about 1 cup); 3 tablespoons toasted walnuts; 1 ounce blue cheese, crumbled (1/4 cup)

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Golden Beet SaladCookbook cover image courtesy of Random House

Salads need not focus on the lettuce. Here the greens take a back seat to vibrant golden beets. The salty, creamy blue cheese and the crunchy walnuts complement the sweet beets. Roasting the beets in water prevents them from drying out.

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