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Baby- Frisee Salad

 

A truly "wow" salad...
 

 

 

SALAD:

 

1/3 cup 

 

fig or strawberry jam

 

1 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

¼ tsp 

 

ground coriander seed

 

4 red 

 

baby beets, peeled and diced

 

4 golden 

 

baby beets, peeled and diced

 

½ cup 

 

coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

 

1½ lbs 

 

baby frisée

 

4 Tbs 

 

finely crumbled goat cheese
 

 

 

 

VINAIGRETTE:

 

5 Tbs 

 

sherry vinegar

 

1 medium 

 

shallot, finely diced

 

1 Tbs 

 

mustard seeds

 

1 Tbs 

 

dry mustard

 

1 Tbs 

 

honey

 

3 Tbs 

 

olive oil

 

 

1

Prepare beets: Heat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, mix jam, oil and coriander. Add beets; toss to coat. Layer in a medium casserole dish. Cover with foil; roast 40 minutes.

2

Prepare vinaigrette: In a bowl, mix vinegar, shallot, mustard seeds, dry mustard, honey and 1 Tbs. water. Slowly whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.

3

Place lettuce in bowl and toss with dressing. Mix in pecans. Plate each salad; place beet slices on top and sprinkle with ½ Tbs. goat cheese.

 

Servings: 8

 

 Nutrition Facts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Per Serving

 

 

 

Calories

 

229.92

 

Calories From Fat (53%)

 

121.01

 

 

 

% Daily Value

Total Fat 14.00g

 

22%

 

Saturated Fat 2.42g

 

12%

 

Cholesterol 3.26mg

 

1%

 

Sodium 118.73mg

 

5%

 

Potassium 501.96mg

 

14%

 

Carbohydrates 23.87g

 

8%

 

Dietary Fiber 4.45g

 

18%

 

Sugar 15.19g

 

 

 

Sugar Alcohols 0.00g

 

 

 

Net Carbohydrates 19.42g

 

 

 

Protein 5.02g

 

10%

 

 

 Cooking Tips

*Try substituting pine toasted pine nuts for the pecans.

 

 Recipe Source

Modified from Self

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