Roasted Beets with Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds beets, trimmed and halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
• 1/4 cup light or heavy cream

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

To roast the beets: Place the beets, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a roasting pan and cook until the beets are tender, about 40 minutes. When they are cool enough to handle, remove the skins and slice the beets. Place the beets in a medium-sized mixing bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.

To make the Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and, when it is hot, add the extra-virgin olive oil. Add the walnuts and cook until they are browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small mixing bowl and when the walnuts have cooled to room temperature, add the onion, basil, vinegar and salt. Place the Gorgonzola cheese and cream in a blender or food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until smooth. Transfer to the bowl with the walnuts and mix to combine.
Combine the beets with the dressing and serve over pasta or greens.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
Roasted Beets with Walnut Gorgonzola Dressing