Shallot Vinaigrette For Roasted Autumn Harvest Salad Recipes

ROASTED AUTUMN HARVEST SALAD

Steps:

• Roast beets: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place beets on a parchment-lined piece of aluminum foil and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap in foil and bake until beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 45 minutes for baby beets and up to 1 1/4 hours for larger beets. Let stand until cool enough to handle, then rub off skins with paper towels. Cut beets in half (or into quarters or sixths if large).
• Meanwhile, roast shallots, parsnips, and carrots: Toss shallots, parsnips, and carrots in a large bowl with remaining 3 tablespoons oil, then season with salt and pepper. Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with rosemary, tossing to coat. Roast until tender and golden, turning vegetables over once, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Prepare greens: Wash arugula and dry thoroughly, then place in a bowl and cover with a damp kitchen towel (or damp paper towels). Refrigerate until needed (this will help crisp the leaves).
• Toss vegetables and greens with vinaigrette: Toss parsnips, carrots, and shallots with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Toss beets separately with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette (to prevent their color from bleeding). Toss arugula with 2 tablespoons vinaigrette and season lightly with salt and a pinch of pepper.
• Compose salad and serve: Line a serving platter with arugula and arrange vegetables on top. Serve salad immediately.

ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400^F.
• In a medium glass baking dish combine the shallots, garlic and 1/2 cup olive oil.
• Stir to coat evenly.
• Cover and bake until tender and golden, about 40 minutes, stirring now and then.
• Drain shallots and garlic and place in a blender or food processor.
• Reserve oil.
• Puree shallots and garlic and transfer to a heavy medium skillet.
• Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, stirring to combine.
• Over medium heat, continue stirring until brown, about 3 minutes.
• Return to processor and add remaining ingredients, including the reserved oil.
• Process until well blended.
• Season to taste.
• Can be made ahead and refrigerated.
• Bring to room temperature before using.

SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE FOR ROASTED AUTUMN HARVEST SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar, mustard, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and whisk to combine. Whisking constantly, add oil in a slow, steady stream until oil is incorporated and mixture is emulsified. Serve immediately.