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Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese and Arugula

This raw dish is all about the best ingredients you can find. A great goat cheese and a fruity, high-quality olive oil will result in flavor that's as stunning as the presentation.

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Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese and ArugulaRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3 medium beets, peeled and stems trimmed to 2 inches
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
4 ounces goat cheese, sliced
4 ounces baby arugula (4 cups packed)
1 large Belgian endive, thickly sliced crosswise
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Equipment: an adjustable-blade slicer

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Using stems as a handle, slice beets paper-thin with slicer (wear protective gloves to avoid staining hands). Toss with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then let stand 5 minutes to wilt.

    Step 2

    Divide beets among 4 large plates, overlapping slices slightly. Top with goat cheese.

    Step 3

    Toss arugula and endive with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then mound over goat cheese. Drizzle beets with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

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