Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
* 3 tablespoons shallots, thinly sliced
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* Salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 6 medium beets, cooked and quartered
* 6 cups fresh baby spring mix
* 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
* 3 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled

Directions

Boil Beets until fork tender

Whisk the vinegar, shallots, and honey in a medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with salt and pepper. Toss the beets in a small bowl with enough dressing to coat.

Toss the salad, and walnuts, in a large bowl with enough vinaigrette to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the salad atop 4 plates. Arrange the beets around the salad. Sprinkle with the goat cheese, and serve.

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