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                      Walnut, Carrot And Beet Salad

Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8927
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  cup           minced shallot
   1                    garlic clove -- minced
   4      teaspoons     red wine vinegar
   4      teaspoons     lemon juice
     1/2  cup           walnut oil plus 2 tablespoons
   2      tablespoons   finely chopped walnuts
   3      cups          finely shredded carrots
   3      cups          finely shredded peeled raw beets -- with tops
   saved
                        -- and washed
                        salt and pepper to taste
   6      ounces        blue cheese -- crumbled

In a bowl, whisk together the shallot, garlic, red wine vinegar, and
lemon juice. Add the walnut oil in a slow stream and blend until
smooth. Season with salt and pepper and mix in the chopped walnuts.

In separate bowls, toss carrots with half the dressing and the beets
with the remaining half.

Set aside.

In a medium skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of the walnut oil. Quickly
saute the beet tops until wilted. Divide among four serving plates and
top with carrot salad and beet salad. Sprinkle with blue cheese and
serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings




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