Beet Strawberry Salad

When I find fresh, local strawberries they rarely make it home before being eaten. However, if you have more discipline than I do, or buy an extra quart, here is a fun way to enjoy them. What's better than the sweetness of both strawberries AND beets?! Recipe courtesy of LiveSimply.com

What you need:

• 3 beets peeled, roasted and diced

• 1 tbls extra virgin olive oil

• 1 pinch salt to taste

• 1 pinch black pepper to taste

• 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

• 5 cups mixed lettuce leaves packed

• 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

• 1/2 cup strawberries diced

• balsamic mustard dressing

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

• 1 tsp dijon mustard or honey mustard

• 1 tbls fresh herbs chopped thyme, dill, and parsley (use any combo)

• 1 pinch salt to taste

• 1 pinch black pepper to taste

Directions:

• Roast the beets: Preheat the oven to 450F. Wash, peel, and dice the beets. Toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. In a medium-sized pan, roast the beets uncovered, for 20 minutes, until soft.

• While the beets roast, combine the dressing ingredients in a mason jar (or container with lid). Shake the ingredients for about 30 seconds to combine.

• Remove the beets from the oven, pour 1/4 cup of the dressing over the beets and toss to combine. Set aside.

• In a large bowl, place the salad greens. Pour in the beets (with any extra dressing from the pan). Toss the beets and greens together. Top with cheese, walnuts, and strawberries. Add in extra dressing, if desired.

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