Using canned beets keeps the prep time to a minimum, but you can substitute roasted beets if you wish (see note below).

　　

Ingredients

Serves 4

　　1/2 cup walnuts

　　1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot

　　2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

　　2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

　　3 tablespoons olive oil

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　1 can (15 ounces) whole beets, drained and sliced into 1/2-inch wedges

　　6 ounces soft goat cheese, at room temperature

　　8 ounces (1 bunch) arugula, stemmed and washed well

　　2 ounces (4 cups) frisée

　　

Step 1

Scatter the walnuts on a baking sheet; toast in a 350°F oven, tossing once, until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then finely chop and place in a shallow dish.

　　

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the shallot, vinegar, orange juice, and oil; season with salt and pepper. Place the beets in a small bowl. Pour one third of the dressing over the beets; toss to coat.

　　

Step 3

With your hands, form the goat cheese into 12 equal balls. Roll the balls one at a time in the walnuts, turning to coat completely, then gently press with fingers to flatten into disks.

　　

Step 4

Place the arugula in a large bowl. Tear the frisée into large pieces, and add to the bowl. Drizzle the greens with the remaining dressing, and toss to combine. Divide among 4 plates, and top each serving with some of the sliced beets and 3 goat-cheese disks.

　　

Roasting Beets

Step 5

To roast, wrap 1 pound (about 5) small, well-scrubbed beets in 2 or 3 packets of foil; place on a baking sheet, and bake in a preheated 450°F oven until the beets are slightly soft to the touch, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on their size. Cool the beets in the packets, then rub off the skins.

　　Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors.Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.