Ingredients

1 bunch of yellow beets (approximately 8 beets - can substitute red or orange if desired)

1 tablespoon minced shallots

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup cider vinegar

2 tablespoons canola oil

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

2-4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

5 stems of fresh chives or green onions, roughly chopped

Preparation

  1. Remove tops and roots from beets. Roast for 45 minutes to one hour in an oven at 400 degrees. Allow to cool until beets can be handled. Remove skin.

  2. In a bowl, combine orange juice, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, ground cloves, minced shallots and canola oil. Whisk until combines.

  3. Toss beets with dressing. Add in green onions and blue cheese and toss to combine.