Turnip and White Northern Bean Salad on a bed of Mixed Greens with Beet Vinaigrette. (serves 4)
By Marvin Aguado, Airlie Center Executive Chef
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| 1 ea. |
Turnip medium size
|
| ½ tsp. |
Citrus Zest (you can use a citrus of your choice.)
|
| 1 tsp. |
Chives very small dice |
| 1tsp. |
Tarragon Chopped |
| ¼ cup. |
Roasted Cashews Crushed
|
| ½ tsp. |
Garlic Minced
|
| 1 cup |
White Northern Beans Cooked
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| Drizzle |
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
|
| to taste |
S&P
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| 8 oz. |
Mixed Green Salad Mix |
| 3 oz. |
Beet Vinaigrette |
- Peel the skin off of the turnip then cut into a small dice.
- In a small bowl place the diced Turnips, citrus zest, chives, tarragon, roasted cashews, garlic, and northern beans. Then drizzle a little of the oil over the mixture and start to fold everything together. You just want to lightly coat the mixture with oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place the mixed greens in a small bowl and add the beet vinaigrette. Then toss them together.
- To present this salad you can place the mixed greens on a plate. Then place the composed salad mixture on top of the greens. Garnish with some roasted tomatoes or any other fresh fruits or vegetables that you enjoy.
Beet Vinaigrette
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 |
| ¼ cup |
Beet Juice
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| 1 tsp. |
Raspberry Vinegar |
| ¼ tsp. |
Garlic minced |
| ¾ cup |
Vegetable oil (use any oil you would like to taste.) |
| to taste |
Salt and Pepper |
- In a blender place everything except the oil.
- Start the blender on slow or low speed.
- Then add the oil slowly so that the dressing will emulsify (come together).
- Salt and Pepper to taste.