So, I'm turning into an "older" woman. I'm getting some strong opinions about things. About salads. I have finally figured out why I LOVE LOVE some salads and hate others. Its okay if you stop reading here. Another thing I'm learning about myself is I'm kind of boring. Anyway, back to the KEY to salad. I need a warm ingredient to offset the cool ones. There you have it. I hate all-cold salads. I am in love with beet salad. Yeah, that's right. I had one last night and it was TDF. I love it because the beet comes out of the oven (after roasting for 80 minutes) really hot which wilts and warms the greens and goat cheese (now I know it is called Chevre and I really like it). Maybe that is why the taco salad at the Cougar Eat was so yummy. I think it had some warmth. Oh yeah, and all that ranch...MMmm good times. The picture up top is not my salad last night and was made with yellow beets which are just as yummy! If your only beet eperience is with canned beets you must give them another shot. Anyway, I better get going. Meeting Lysa at Costa Vida for what else? A mango chicken salad (warm chicken). I'll try to get a life before I post again!
Oh oh beets are featured on the Dr. Oz show today. The ecitement never ends. Our "ecks" key is broken on the keyboard. Can you tell?
ReplyDeleteFirst of all your life is not boring! Congratulations on the blog post too, interesting that you like salads with both warming and cooling foods. I have yet to try a real beet like the one's your describing. Maybe I will come over and you can make me one?
ReplyDeletePs: I bet it drives you crazy not having an "x" key. Lol
I'll totally make you one!
ReplyDeleteI miss having mango chicken salads with you guys :( and im jealous that you can make all these cool dishes...
ReplyDeleteMeri, Let us know when you are free to go to lunch again! Here is how to make the beet salad. Pretty easy really...no need to be jealous...
ReplyDeleteScrub and wrap the beet(s)in 2 layers of aluminum foil then bake at 375 for 80 minutes. Then peel off the skin and just cut it up over greens (whatever lettuce you like) and goat cheese chunks. I'm sure you could use another cheese like gorgonzola too. Then I just drizzle a little olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I had a yummy beet salad at Yia Yia's and I think it had pine nuts which would make it even better!