Salad
(Cottage Health photo)

Ingredients

6 small golden beets, scrubbed and trimmed

8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

¼ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

6 ounces mixed baby lettuces, torn

4 very thin prosciutto slices

2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

1 ounce Marcona almonds, coarsely chopped

Preparation

» Preheat oven to 375 degrees Farenheit.

» Place beets on a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil; wrap tightly. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until tender. Cool slightly; rub off skins with a paper towel. Cut beets into wedges.

» Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Place strawberries in an even layer on prepared baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar, and toss gently to coat. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer strawberries to a plate to cool.

» Combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper in a jar or bowl; shake or whisk until emulsified.

» Divide lettuce evenly among four plates; top with beets, strawberries, prosciutto, cheese and almonds. Drizzle evenly with vinaigrette.

Cooking Light