Yellow Beet Salad Pears Pecans Recipe

Yellow Beet Salad Pears Pecans Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 3 to 4 medium yellow beets
• 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons vegan sour cream
• 1 tablespoon soy milk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh dillweed
• 1 tablespoon minced shallot
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 ripe Bosc pears
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 small head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces

Method

1. Steam the beets until tender, then cool and peel them
2. Cut the beets into matchsticks and place them in a shallow bowl
3. Add the vinegar and toss to coat
4. Set aside
5. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, soy milk, dillweed, shallot, salt and pepper
6. Set aside
7. Core the pears and cut them into 1/4-inch dice
8. Place the pears in a medium bowl, add the lemon juice and toss gently to combine
9. Divide the lettuce among 4 salad plates and spoon the pears and the beets on top
10. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with pecans and serve

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