Beet and Roquefort Salad with Walnuts

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With over 2.2 million copies in print, the widely acclaimed The Silver Palate Cookbook is firmly established as a contemporary classic. Originally published in 1982, the book's elegant, innovative recipes and emphasis on pure, fresh, ingredients ushered a new passion for food and hospitality into the American consciousness.

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The Silver Palate Cookbook

Authors: Julee Rosso,Sheila Lukins

Date: January 1982

ISBN: 0894802046

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

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Beet and Roquefort Salad with Walnuts
Recipe from: The Silver Palate Cookbook
by Julee Rosso,Sheila Lukins
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This hearty salad is especially welcome in winter. It goes perfectly with a ham, grilled sausages or the like, and the color combination is striking on a buffet table. As a variation you may omit the Roquefort and sprinkle the salad generously with chopped fresh dill.

Makes: 6-8 portions

8 to 10 medium-size beets
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons walnut oil
1/2 cup shelled walnut halves
1/4 pound imported Roquefort cheese
freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Wash beets well, and trim stems and roots without piercing the skin. Drop the beets into a large kettle of boiling salted water and cook until tender, 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the beets. Drain, cool, and peel beets, and cut into julienne.
In a mixing bowl toss the beets gently with the vinegar and walnut oil. Taste and add more of either if you like; there should be just enough to coat the beets. Cover and chill until serving time.
To serve, toss the walnuts with the chilled beets and arrange in a shallow serving bowl. Allow to return to room temperature. Crumble the Roquefort evenly over the top and grind on black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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