Carp Farmers' Market

Beet & Heirloom Tomato Salad

Beets are one of those amazing foods that are so versatile you can use it in pretty much anything from salads, soups to even desserts! This fresh summer salad combines delicious roasted beets with heirloom tomatoes and fresh herbs.

CourseSalad
CuisineTraditional
Featured IngredientBeets

Servings

2servings

Servings

2servings

Ingredients

2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4tsp saltoptional
1/4tsp coarsely ground black pepper
2tbsp chopped fresh herbslike parsley and basil
2medium roasted beetssliced
2medium heirloom tomatoessliced
1/2cup heirloom cherry tomatoeshalved if large
1/4cup prepared pearl barleyoptional

Instructions

In small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper until well combined. Stir in herbs.
Arrange beets and tomatoes on serving platter. Sprinkle with barley, if desired. Drizzle with vinaigrette and serve immediately.
Source: http://foodiecitynetwork.com/heirloom-tomato-beet-salad/