Beet, Potato, and Walnut Salad

Preparation Time:  approximately 15 minutes

Serving Size: 8 portions

Cooking Time: about 45 minutes

Beet, Potato, and Walnut Salad

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds beets, scrubbed, halved

1 ½ pounds fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise

3 tbsp  olive oil

3 tbsp chervil, minced

2 tbsp  red wine vinegar

¼ cup chives, fresh, chopped

½ cup walnuts, chopped

1 tbsp  kosher salt (or to taste)

2 tsp.  black pepper (or to taste)

Directions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss beets in 1 TB olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, and wrap in a large piece of aluminum foil forming a crimped pocket. Bake on wire wrack for 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Rub with a paper towel to remove outer skin (using gloves), and cut into ½”-1” cubes. Toss with vinegar and chives. Set aside.

Meanwhile, toss potatoes in remaining oil and season with salt and pepper. Arrange on baking dish, flesh side down. Bake 15 minutes. Toss potatoes and combine with walnuts. Cook until walnuts are toasted and potatoes are golden; about 8-10 minutes.

Storage and Turn-out
Transfer potato walnut mixture to large bowl. Toss with beet mixture and chives; combine well. Serve immediately.

Store for up to 3 days under refrigeration.