Beets With Mustard and Tarragon

photo by Debbwl





- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
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4-6
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 lbs beets
- 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- salt & pepper
directions
- **Wear rubber gloves when handling beets! Trim beet greens and wash well. Place in 2 1/2 qt saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook 25-40 minutes (depending on size) until tender. Drain and let cool until you can handle them. Peel beets and cut into slices or wedges. (You can probably use canned beets - just skip this step).
- Stir together mustard, vinegar, oil, and tarragon. Pour over beets. Season with salt and pepper. Toss and serve hot or at room temperature.
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Reviews
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Very tasty! Really like the mustard undertones. Made as written using dried tarragon as that is what we had on hand and served at room temp. As I do not always have time to roast fresh beets was wondering if canned would work. Sounds like a good excuse to try this recipe again. :D Thanks so much for the post.
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Great salad! I really loved this. I roasted a mixture of red and yellow beets and then tossed with the dressing, so simple, yet divine! The red beets turned the yellow beets orange, so it kind of diminished the "look" I was hoping for -- but not the flavor. I think this was good with sliced beets, and I also might try dicing them next time. Definitely a keeper. Pretty and unique for guests or to bring to a potluck.
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