Roasted Beet, Asparagus, & Arugula Salad with Lemon-Cumin Dressing
Roasted Beet, Asparagus, & Arugula Salad with Lemon-Cumin Dressing
Yield: 12 people
Materials
- 2 red beets peeled
- 2 yellow beets peeled
- 2 chinoga beets peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano , dry
- 1 teaspoon Splenda
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns ground
- 24 stalks asparagus
- 3 heads arugula
- 1 bunch parsley chopped
- 6 lemons juiced
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 1/4 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns ground
Instructions
- Slice Beets and separately toss with Splenda, oregano, water & black pepper.
- Cook in large pans, covered with foil.
- MUST cook all beets separately. When beets are soft let them cool, can be done a day ahead for best results.
- Clean arugula.
- Steam asparagus for 10 seconds and shock in ice water to cool quickly.
- Slice asparagus in thin strips.
- Toss arugula, asparagus & parsley in a bowl.
- Make dressing with remaining ingredients.
- Lay out beets on bottom of plate; place a small pile of arugula/asparagus on top.
- Serve dressing on side