Dried Apricot Beet Salad W/ Orange Dressing
September 27, 2012
I have mentioned this before, I have a weekly get-together with a dear friend. We always eat something yummy but she cannot eat gluten or dairy. This has been a bit of a challenge for me. I cannot just bring a over loaf of bread with some good cheese. But it is good a good challenge for it has forced me to think even more out of the box. All summer I have been bring salads and this one was a winner. Actually this would be a wonderful winter salad (sooo keep that in mind). The dried apricots and orange zest vinaigrette really brighten up the roasted beets. I would say, this is a jewel of a salad!!
Dried Apricot Beet Salad w/ Orange Vinaigrette
5 medium beets, roasted*
1/3 cup dried apricots, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup red onion, chopped into small pieces
orange vinaigrette**
Toss altogether and enjoy!!
*Roasting beets
Set 5 medium beets in a pan and add 1/4 cup water. Cover with a lid or foil tightly. Roast one hour in oven at 350˚F. Check to see if beets are done by piercing them with a sharp knife. If firm and cannot be pierced, cook another 20 minutes. When cool, pull or peel off skin and cube in bite size pieces.
** Orange vinaigrette
zest of one orange
juice of one orange
juice of 1/2 a small lemon
1/3 cup good olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 TBL honey
salt and pepper to taste
Mix altogether, taste and adjust to your liking.
This sounds delish, Clarice! Unlike cauliflower, I have learned to love beets! I had a scrumptious beet salad in a restaurant once and this sounds very much like it. Can't wait to give it a try! ;-P
Posted by: Raeann | November 21, 2014 at 05:08 PM
Now this sounds interesting! Normally, I am not a big fan of beets (although I loved them when I was a child). We take part in a crop share each year, which includes beets. Now I know what to do with them! xoxo
Posted by: Theresa | October 03, 2012 at 04:31 PM
I had the pleasure of eating this salad and I enjoyed it very much. It is absolutely yummy! I highly recommend everyone try it!
Posted by: Angie | September 29, 2012 at 10:09 AM
You always have the most tantalizing food combinations in your recipes Clarice! Yummm!
Love,
Tracey
x0x
Posted by: Tracey McBride~Frugal Luxuries ® | September 29, 2012 at 09:23 AM
Doesn't this look yummy. I know I would love it.
Missing you.
Linda Lou
Posted by: Linda Colantino | September 28, 2012 at 10:56 PM
The colors themselves are fabulous!
Posted by: Tracy | September 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM
It looks wonderful! I tried a similar recipe, sans apricots, a few weeks ago, but hubby turned his nose up LOL!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | September 27, 2012 at 10:06 AM
Thanks for sharing. I think that would make a wonderful winter salad. I actually have roasted beets in the freezer and am headed to Aldi's shortly -- where they have dried apricots. I'll be giving this one a try this weekend!
Posted by: Diana | September 27, 2012 at 07:59 AM
It looks so pretty and I love beets! Hubby doesn't like them though so I probably won't get the chance to try it... )C:
Posted by: Dana @ This Silly Girl's Life | September 27, 2012 at 07:58 AM