Copycat Of Cheesecake Factory's Roasted Beet And Apple Salad

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I tried a similar salad at cheesecake factory this weekend and instantly wanted to create it at home. i found this recipe on the web, made a few modifications and think it's a great place to start!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375.

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Scrub beets and cut the greens off.

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Rub with a little oil , wrap in foil , and bake for about an hour.

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Allow to cool and the cut off tops and bottoms , slide off the skins , and dice.

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While cooling , prepare the dressing by whisking all of the ingredients until well blended.

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Place salad greens on a salad platter.

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Top with beets , walnuts and diced apple.

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Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese and drizzle the dressing over all.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, coarse grain mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic clove, salt, fresh ground black pepper, baby greens, beets, pecans, granny smith apples, goat cheese