Beet, Fennel and Mandarin Orange Salad

Roasted beets and sweet oranges are dressed with a sherry-shallot vinaigrette in this flavorful salad.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
• 2 bunches baby red or gold beets
• 1 medium fennel bulb
• 1 (5 ounce) package DOLE® Spring Mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can DOLE® Mandarin Oranges, drained
• 1/2 cup shallot vinaigrette (recipe below)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Place beets in medium roasting pan, add water to cover bottom of pan; cover with foil. Roast 40 to 45 minutes or until beets are tender and can be pierced with a fork or knife.

Step 3

Cool slightly; remove skin from beets and cut into wedges.

Step 4

Trim off fennel leaves and stalk; cut into very thin slices.

Step 5

Combine salad, mandarin oranges, mint, beets and fennel in large bowl. Pour dressing over salad; toss to evenly coat.

Step 6

Sprinkle cheese over salad.