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Savoury Ontario Plum Salad

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time1 hr 15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time2 hrs 15 mins

This salad offers a new way to eat fresh plums. Married with the savoury flavours of arugula, beets and crumbly blue cheese, the plums offer a juicy sweetness to each bite. Enjoy as a light side dish with juicy steak or fish fillet.

 ½ medium beets, trimmed
 cider vinegar
 ¼ tsp honey or maple syrup
 ¼ tsp grainy mustard
 ⅛ cup extra virgin olive oil
 ¼ tbsp chopped fresh chives
 ⅛ tsp each salt and fresh cracked pepper
 1 ⅓ Ontario plums, pitted and cut into wedges (approximately 6 to 8 plums)
 thinly sliced red onion
 ½ cup baby arugula or watercress
 ¾ oz crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese
 chopped toasted walnuts
1

Preheat oven to 375F (190C).

2

Wrap beets tightly in foil package. Place on baking sheet. Roast beets until tender, about 60 minutes. Unwrap beets; cool completely. Peel beets and cut into wedges. Set aside in bowl.

3

In bowl, whisk vinegar, honey and mustard until combined. Slowly whisk in olive oil until blended. Whisk in chives, salt and pepper. Pour 1 tbsp (15 ml) of dressing over beets and toss to combine.

4

In large bowl, combine plums, red onion and arugula. Toss with remaining dressing.

5

Arrange beets over a large platter. Top with plum mixture, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories230