Beets Avocado And Broccoli Sprouts Salad Recipes

MY FAVORITE BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place the beets into a large bowl, and drizzle with 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Lay out 2 large squares of aluminum foil on a work surface, and place 3 beets onto the center of each sheet. Fold the aluminum foil into 2 envelopes, sealing the beets into the packets; place the packets into a baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Check for tenderness after 1 hour by piercing a beet with a fork. Open the foil, and allow the beets to cool until they can be handled; peel, and slice.
• Lay out the spinach leaves on an attractive oblong-shaped serving platter. Sprinkle pieces of tomato and avocado over the spinach leaves, and top with chopped red onion. Lay the sliced warm beets over the salad, and top with crumbled feta cheese.
• Whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1/2 cup of olive oil, and Dijon mustard until smooth; pour over the salad to serve.

BACON, AVOCADO, & BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Slice the stems off the Brussels sprouts and cut each one in half, then thinly slice. Transfer the shaved sprouts to a medium bowl and break apart with your hands.
• To prepare the vinaigrette, juice the lemons into a small bowl and remove the seeds.
• Add the mustard, oregano, pepper, and salt. Whisk to combine.
• Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to whisk until evenly blended.
• Slice the avocado and remove the pit, then dice.
• Trim the ends of the scallions, then dice.
• In a large bowl, combine the Brussels sprouts and spinach.
• Add the avocado, bacon, scallions, Parmesan cheese, cranberries, and almonds.
• Pour the dressing evenly over the salad.
• Toss thoroughly until well mixed.
• Enjoy!

BEETS, AVOCADO, AND BROCCOLI SPROUTS SALAD

Steps:

• preheat oven at 450, and set it for 40 min. cut leaves off the beets and wrap each beet head in a piece of foil. place them in the stove and bake for 40 min. do not overcook beets, they taste better when just about to be tender. remove from foil, let cool for 30 min, or put in a refrigerator for 10 min, remove skin, cut in half and slice into 1/4" slices. DO AHEAD: you can prepare the beets 1-2 days before and keep them uncut and wrapped in the refrigerator. while the beets are baking. half avocado, remove the pit, and make lengthwise and crosswise incisions with a knife, so it makes 0.75" cubes. scoop the cut avocado out of its skin with a large spoon. chop parsley. if you purchased broccoli sprouts in a box, simply slice 1/2 cup amount of sprouts about 1.25" tall, leaving the seed pad in the box. for dressing. chop 1 clove of garlic into tiny pieces and mash it together with sea salt. add olive oil and balsamic vinegar, stir well, let sit so all flavors integrate a little better, 10 min. optional: toast sliced almonds or pieces of walnut, 3 min, not to burn, just enough to bring out the flavor. in a large bowl place cut avocado and beets, parsley, broccoli sprouts. tilting the bowl pour the dressing so it runs on the inside of the bowl walls. toss everything, sprinkle with nuts.

AVOCADO AND BEET SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim and wash beets, and put them in a baking dish. Add a splash of water, and cover tightly. Roast 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
• Let beets cool, then peel and cut into wedges. Place in bowl, and season with salt and pepper; add red wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss gently.
• Combine shallots with white wine vinegar, lemon and orange juices and pinch of salt. Macerate 15 minutes. Whisk in 3/4 cup olive oil, and stir in chervil and zest. Adjust seasonings.
• Cut avocados in half lengthwise, and remove pits. Leaving skin intact, cut avocados lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Scoop out slices with a large spoon, and arrange on a platter or individual dishes. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange beets on top, and drizzle with shallot mixture. Garnish with chervil sprigs.

BEET, AVOCADO AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD

Steps:

• Scrub beets to remove all excess dirt and dry with clean cloth. Moderately coat the beets in extra virgin olive oil and wrap individually in foil.
• Roast beets in 350 degree oven for approximately 1 hour.
• While beets are roasting, prepare dressing by combining all ingredients, whisking and setting aside for flavors to meld.
• Toast walnuts in a small pan over medium heat. Remove from heat once toasted (approx. 5 minutes) and set aside to cool.
• Remove beets from oven, remove foil and place in bowl to cool~ approximately 30-45 minutes.
• Rub olive oil into hands and with a pairing knife, peel beets. The juice will stain your hands if you do not continue to rub hands down with oil, or wear gloves.
• Quarter the beets- or if they are large, slice into 1 inch chunks and reserve.
• Prepare salad by combining salad greens of choice, beets and avocado with a small amount of dressing. Continue to add dressing to your liking.
• Plate salads and top with dried fruit (cranberries, cherries or blueberries) and crumble goat cheese on top.
• Savor every single bit of this heavenly bit of delicious-ness. Mmmm-mmm-mmmm!

AVOCADO AND BEET SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing and orange juice in large bowl. Add beets; toss to coat. Set aside.
• Arrange avocados on serving platter; top with onions and beet mixture.
• Sprinkle with parsley and orange zest.