Beet-and-Citrus Salad

 
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Play with different citrus here, such as tangelos, blood oranges, or clementines.

 Makes 8 to 10 servings

 3 medium-size fresh beets
3 Ruby Red grapefruit
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
6 cups loosely packed arugula
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Trim beet stems to 1 inch; gently wash beets, and place in an 8-inch square pan. Add 1/4 cup water, and cover with aluminum foil. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes or until tender. Uncover and cool completely (about 30 minutes).

2. Cut a 1/4-inch-thick slice from each end of grapefruit using a sharp, thin-bladed knife. Place, flat ends down, on a cutting board, and remove peel in strips, cutting from top to bottom following the curvature of fruit. Remove any remaining bitter white pith. Holding peeled grapefruit over a bowl, slice between membranes, and gently remove whole segments. Reserve 1/4 cup juice.

3. Whisk together olive oil, next 4 ingredients, and reserved 1/4 cup grapefruit juice in a bowl.

4. Peel beets, and slice into wedges. Arrange arugula on a large platter; top with grapefruit and beets. Drizzle with vinaigrette; sprinkle with pistachios. Add salt and pepper to taste.

 Hands-on 30 min.; Total 2 hours, 10 min.

 

 

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