Beet-and-Red Sorrel Salad with Pistachio
- 2 pounds baby beets, preferably a mix of golden, Chioggia and red beets
- 4 ounces brioche, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (2 cups) or into thin slices
- 1/4 cup roasted pistachios
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pistachio oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 cups sorrel, preferably red ribbon (see Note)
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spread the beets in a baking dish.
- Add 1/2 cup of water and cover with foil.
- Roast for 1 1/2 hours until tender.
- Let cool, then peel the beets and cut into wedges and slices.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- Meanwhile, spread the brioche cubes on a baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes, until the cubes are golden.
- In a blender, combine the pistachios with 3/4 cup of water and blend at high speed for 1 minute.
- Strain the sauce into a small bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
- (It will thicken slightly as it chills.)
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil with the pistachio oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette with the beets.
- Spoon the pistachio sauce onto plates.
- Mound the beets in the center and top with the sorrel.
- Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette all around and garnish with the brioche croutons.
- Serve right away.
baby beets, pistachios, salt, extravirgin olive oil, pistachio oil, balsamic vinegar, sorrel
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beet-and-red-sorrel-salad-pistachio (may not work)