Beet Salad

We had dinner at my parent's house tonight and I brought the salad.  My latest favorite salad is beet, oranges, and goat cheese, so I decided to make that.  OK, I know not everyone likes beets, but this salad is yummy, so give it a try.  If you don't want to make a dressing from scratch, just used a bottled one (Brianna's Red Wine is my fav!).

Beet, Orange, and Goat Cheese Salad

1 bag spring green lettuce mixw
2 large beets
3-4 oranges
1-3.5 oz crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup walnuts
Shallot and Red Wine Vinaigrette (see below)

Peel beets, place is glass covered dish and microwave.  Cook in 5 minute increments until fork tender, 10-20 minutes depending on size of beets and microave.  Allow beets to cool.  Slice beets into large matchstick sized pieces.  Peel and section oranges.  Arrange lettuce, top with beets, oranges, cheese and nuts.  Serve with dressing as below.

Shallot and Red Wine Vinaigrette
6-8 shallots
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp dry mustard
1 Tbsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar (can substitute Splenda)
3 cups oil

Peel shallots, place in food processor and pulse until in small pieces.  Add vinegar, mustard, salt, and sugar, blend to combine.  Slowly drizzle in oil.  Keep in refrigerator until ready to serve.