roasted beet, parmesan, mixed greens and pumpkin seed salad
The sweet roasted beets and parmesan pair perfectly with crunchy roasted pumpkin seeds.
roasted beet, parmesan, mixed greens and pumpkin seed salad
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large handfuls mixed greens
- 3 beets
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons shaved parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit
- Wrap whole trimmed beets in foil and roast on a tray in the oven for 30 minutes to an hour (depending on size of beets) until tender.
- Remove from oven and peel when cooled.
- Slice beets into 8 segments.
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small saucepan and toast pumpkin seeds until golden, let cool.
- To make dressing, thoroughly whisk together first 5 ingredients.
- Mix dressing with greens and plate. Top with beets, pumpkin seeds and parmesan.