Name: Beet Salad with Miso and Black Sesame
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 small beets (about 1 pound), preferably golden, scrubbed, divided; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup white miso; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1 bunch watercress, trimmed; 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or toasted white sesame seeds

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Beet Salad with Miso and Black SesameHirsheimer & Hamilton

This salad's secret? Combining raw and roasted beets delivers two textures from one ingredient.

Recipe information

Total Time
50 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

6 small beets (about 1 pound), preferably golden, scrubbed, divided

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup white miso

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

1 bunch watercress, trimmed

1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or toasted white sesame seeds

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 beets on a large piece of foil and rub with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper and close up foil around beets. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until tender, 30–40 minutes. Unwrap beets and let cool slightly. Peel and cut into 1/2" wedges.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk miso, vinegar, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Set dressing aside.
Step 3
Thinly slice remaining 2 raw beets on a mandoline. Arrange watercress and roasted and raw beets on a platter and drizzle with reserved dressing; top with sesame seeds.
Step 4
DO AHEAD: Beets can be roasted 2 days ahead. Cover separately and chill.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 190 calories

12 g fat

4 g fiber

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsSalad Beet Root Vegetable Vegetable Miso Watercress Leafy Greens Starter Lunch Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegetarian Keto Make Ahead 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

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