Beet, Fennel and Watercress Salad
- 2 beet bunches with tops, tops reserved for Sunday Supper Macaroni and Cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 watercress bunches, trimmed
- 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed, cut into strips
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- Cut tops and root ends off beets.
- Wrap beets in aluminum foil and bake until tender, about 50 minutes.
- Cool slightly.
- Peel beets.
- Slice beets into rounds; stack rounds and cut into strips.
- Combine fresh lemon juice and honey in small bowl.
- Gradually mix in olive oil.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Wrap beets tightly and refrigerate.
- Cover dressing and let stand at room temperature.)
- Place watercress in bowl and toss with enough dressing to coat.
- Arrange on platter.
- Top with fennel and then beets.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over.
bunches, lemon juice, honey, olive oil, watercress bunches, fennel bulbs
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/beet-fennel-and-watercress-salad-2659 (may not work)