Spiralizer Beets with Orange and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh beets (about 6 medium), peeled
• 3 teaspoons salt, divided
• 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• Salad greens
• 2 medium oranges, sectioned
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

1. Using a spiralizer, make ribbons of beets. Fill a large saucepan two-thirds full of water and 2 teaspoons salt. Over high heat, boil water. Add beet ribbons and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Chill in an ice bath. Drain and dry ribbons with paper towels.
2. To make dressing, in a single-serve blender, add orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, thyme leaves, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and coarse black pepper. Blend until slightly thickened.
3. On a salad plate, arrange fresh greens, beets and orange segments. Top with goat cheese and toasted walnuts.

Serves: 8