Beet salad with whipped goat cheese

Step 1

Whip together goat cheese, salt, and cream in mixer or with beater until smooth ~20 seconds

Step 2

Remove stems from beets and place in a pot of boiling water. Boil until they are soft throughout. For medium beets this should take about 30 minutes (depending on the size of the beets this step can range from 20mins-1hr). The beets can also be baked in the oven at this stage.Remove the cooked beets and allow them to cool then peel the skin with your hands. Cut the beets into 1”x1/2” pieces

Step 3

Mix together olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, Dijon, salt, pepper, and orange zest until evenly combined

Step 4

Add half of the dressing to the cooked, peeled, cubed beets. Ideally the beets are still slightly warm to absorb the flavor. Stir until combined and cover. Marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to overnight.

Step 5

Spread a layer of goat cheese on the plate. Add arugula and just enough dressing to lightly dress (some may remain). Top with beets, herbs, and pistachios.