Patzaria Salata Beet Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Wash the beetroots and the stalks very well under cold running water many times to remove any dirt.
• Cut the most bottom part of the beet but leave the stalks and upper leaves intact.
• Boil the beets for 35-45 minutes or until tender (depending on size), and allow them to cool in their own water.
• When cool enough to handle, peel the beetroots, and cut them in rounds or quarters.
• Cut the stems in half or thirds, depending on length.
• Place the beets and stems in a bowl and dress with the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and 1-2 tablespoons of the water that they were boiled in (and the garlic, if used) and mix well.
• This salad is an excellent accompaniment to fried or broiled fish.

Steps:

• Place the beets in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 40 minutes.
• Drain and peel the skin while still warm, then cool in the fridge for about 1 hour.
• Cut the beets into large cubes. Finely chop the mint leaves and add to the beets. Add the orange juice and some salt and pepper. Serve cold.

Steps:

• Make croutons:
• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
• Stir together olive paste, oil, and a pinch of pepper in a bowl, then add bread, gently tossing to coat. Spread bread in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan and toast, stirring once, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack, then transfer to a small bowl.
• Roast beets for salad:
• Increase oven temperature to 425°F.
• Wrap beets tightly in double layers of foil in 4 bundles (about 10 beets each) and roast until tender, about 1 hour.
• Carefully unwrap beets and, when cool enough to handle, slip off and discard skins. Trim beets and halve lengthwise.
• Make vinaigrette while beets cool:
• Whisk together shallot, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, soy sauce, and salt in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with pepper.
• Assemble salad:
• Toss beets with 1/4 cup vinaigrette in a bowl, then season with salt and pepper. Divide beets among 8 plates and top with frisée. Drizzle frisée with remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle croutons on top. Shave thin slices of ricotta salata over each salad using a cheese plane or a vegetable peeler.

Steps:

• Cover the beets well with water and boil till tender for about 40 minutes.
• Drain and chop coarsely.
• In a food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend till soft.
• Pureed Beet Salad is ready.
• Serve with pita wedges.