Ingredients

2

lb medium red beets

2

teaspoons olive oil

2

tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

2

tablespoons lemon juice

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon pepper

1

green or yellow apple, unpeeled, cut into large matchstick pieces

1

cup thinly sliced yellow onion

2

oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled

2

teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Preparation

Heat oven to 425°F. Scrub beets, and trim tops and bottoms. Pierce all over with fork; wrap in foil. Roast 60 to 70 minutes or until very tender and tip of knife inserted in center of each beet comes out clean. Cool; peel and cut each from top to bottom into 8 wedges. Set aside.

Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper with whisk. Add apples and onions, and toss to coat; remove apples and onions from bowl, and set aside.

Divide beets among 6 serving plates. Top with apples and onions, then with cheese and thyme leaves.