Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Impress your dinner guests (or yourself) with a salad that is healthy, seasonal, and downright beautiful. If you think you dislike beets, we urge you to give ‘em another chance! I used to be a beet-hater myself (I always thought they tasted like dirt) until I tried them in this recipe. Roasting the beets gives them a rich, sweet flavor that is wonderfully complemented by tangy goat cheese. This salad is pretty easy to throw together and touts gorgeous autumnal colors. You can modify it by adding roasted sweet potatoes for heartiness and color, chickpeas for protein, microgreens for garnish, or whatever you feel!
- Allegro Hopkins, Market Coordinator
Ingredients
- Whole beets (one or two is enough for a nicely sized salad)
- A bed of arugula (as much as you see fit)
- A handful of chopped walnuts or pecans
- Red onion
- Dressing of choice (olive oil and lemon juice works well, as well as a balsamic vinaigrette)
- A sprinkle of goat cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°. Wrap whole beets in aluminum foil and roast for about 45 minutes or until tender.
About 5 to 10 minutes before the beets are done roasting, begin prepping your salad. Toss a bowl of arugula in a drizzle of olive oil and a tablespoon or so of freshly squeezed lemon juice. (This salad also works well with balsamic vinaigrette or balsamic glaze). Add some thinly sliced red onion and chopped pecans or walnuts.
Slice the beets about a half-inch thick and place on top of the salad. Season with some sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Lastly (and perhaps most importantly) top your salad with a hearty amount of goat cheese. Delicious! Enjoy :)
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.