Beet Salad

Roasted Beets:
4 bunches of beets (trim root ends and remove tops)
2 Tablespoons of olive oil

Coat beets with oil. Roast in 450 degrees oven on a sheet pan for approximately 45 minutes or until tender. Cool, peel, and dice.

Dijon Honey Vinaigrette:
1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
1 ounce white wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
1 ounce dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 ounces vegetable oil

salt & white pepper to taste Combine first five ingredients in a blender. While blender is running slowly add oil. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Salad Ingredients:
1/4 pound French Feta cheese (crumbled)
1 pound of spring mix lettuce
2 heads Belgium endive

Place three endive leaves symmetrically on each plate. Toss spring mix with vinaigrette. Divide between plates, top with diced beets and feta cheese.