RECIPES

Roasted Beets-Citrus Salad with Quark Dressing

Delicious quark cheese and buttermilk dressing lend a pleasantly tangy flavor to this roasted beets salad.

Wisconsin Cheese Roasted Beets-Citrus Salad with Quark Dressing  Recipe
Active Time
45 Minutes
Servings
4-6

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Quark can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut beets into 1/2-inch wedges. Transfer to a greased 17 x 12-inch baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespooons olive oil. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange beets in a single layer. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until beets are tender, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. 
  3. Meanwhile, set aside 1 tablespoon orange zest. Trim tops and bottoms of oranges and tangerines. Remove peel and pith from each, slicing from top to bottom. Section fruit. Discard seeds.
  4. Whisk buttermilk and 1 tablespoon quark in a bowl. Slowly whisk in remaining olive oil. Add the minced red onion, reserved orange zest and remaining salt.
  5. Place the beets, citrus sections and sliced red onion in a shallow serving bowl. Pour half of the dressing over salad; gently toss to coat. Drizzle with remaining dressing as desired.
  6. Sprinkle with parsley. Dot with remaining quark just before serving.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Clock Shadow Creamery™ Quark is a mild, tangy, German-style spreadable cheese. Enjoy it on bagels, in savory dishes, desserts, or as a filling for crepes.

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