Roasted Beets and Arugula with Gorgonzola/Walnut Dressing

Roasted Beets and Arugula with Gorgonzola/Walnut Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. beets
  • 1/4th cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4th cup minced red onion
  • 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 3 oz. Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/4 cup cream or milk
  • Bunch of arugula greens
  • Olive oil, salt, pepper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°
  2. Coat beets with 1 Tbs. olive oil and cook at 425°  for 40 minutes until beets are tender.
  3. Remove skins and slice.
  4. Toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/8th tsp. pepper.
  5. Sauté walnuts in 2 Tbs. olive oil until browned.
  6. Cool and add red onion, 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar and 1/4th tsp. salt.
  7. Blend Gorgonzola and cream/milk and add to walnut mix.
  8. Serve beets atop a small portion of arugula greens and top with Gorgonzola/walnut mixture.
  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Cook Time 20 min
  • Ready Time 35 min