Roasted Beet Salad with Orange Basil Vinagrette

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Ingredients:

3 medium beets

1 tbsp olive oil

salt & pepper to taste

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

3 tbsp chopped fresh basil

2 tbsp olive oil

1/4 tsp white truffle oil (optional)

• Peel and chop the beets into bite sized pieces (I find it best to wear rubber gloves so that my fingers don't get stained!)

• Toss with 1 tbsp of the olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast in a 400F oven for approximately 35-40 minutes, until tender. Let cool.

• Grate the rind of the orange into a fine zest. Segment the orange without membrane or pith and place in a bowl with the cooled beets.

• Whisk the zest, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil and truffle oil (if using), and whisk to combine salt and pepper to taste.

• Pour over the beets and oranges. 

• Optional garnish with basil leaves and additional zest.