Candy Cane Beet (Chioggia Beet) Salad with Goat Cheese

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons honey or sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, or use pistachio oil for a special treat
• 1 pound Chioggia beets, peeled
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
• 4 cups salad greens
• 1/4 cup fresh crumbled goat cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios​

Instructions

• Whisk the lemon juice, vinegar, honey (or sugar) and salt in a small bowl until honey is dissolved. Gradually pour in the oil and whisk to combine.
• Shave the beets into ribbons with spiral slicer, or into thin discs with a mandoline or sharp knife.
• Put the beets in a salad bowl with the onion and greens. Drizzle with enough dressing to coat, about 2 tablespoons, and toss together. Sprinkle the goat cheese and pistachios over the salad. Serve with additional dressing on the side.