Monday, November 24, 2008

Fennel and Roasted Beet Salad with Truffle Chevre




INGREDIENTS
1 fennel bulb, sliced as thin as possible
3 tbsp fennel fronds, chopped (the feathery part of of the fennel stalk)
2 medium roasted beets, diced
2 shallots, finely sliced
1 small tomato, sliced in wedges
Cypress Grove Truffle Tremor Chevre
Fresh Italian or French bread

DRESSING
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar

DIRECTIONS
Combine the vegetables. Toss with dressing. Serve with crostini and chevre cheese.

Yields 4 small servings.

Variation:
Add baby arugula to the salad and toss with the following dressing:
GARLIC GINGER LEMON VINAIGRETTE
1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
the juice of half a lemon
1 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tsp minced garlic (or 1 garlic clove, minced)

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