Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Beet Apple Salad w Strawberry Sauce

INGREDIENTS
8-10   strawberries, chopped (1 cup)
2   tablespoons granulated sugar
1   red beet, peeled, cut to 1 inch chunks
1   yellow beet, peeled, cut to 1 inch chunks
1   teaspoon lemon juice
1   large, firm apple, peeled, quartered, cored, sliced

METHOD
In a small sauce pan over low heat, add the strawberries and sugar and cook until soft and well juiced (about 8 to 10 minutes.)  Using an immersion blender or other appropriate device, process the strawberries to a puree. Set aside.

In two medium sauce pans, cook the red and yellow beet pieces separately to avoid the yellow beets turning red. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until the pieces are just tender. Drain and place in separate batches of cold water to cool the beets.

In a medium bowl with 2 cups of water, add the lemon juice. As you slice the apple, place the slices into the lemon water to prevent browning.

Drain the beets and apples. To assemble the salad, place a small amount of the strawberry sauce in the center or 2 to 4 plates. Add a portion of the apples, red beets and yellow beets. Drizzle with the remaining strawberry sauce and serve

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