BEET CARPACCIO

By BobD

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beets (about 4 large)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cups arugula, watercress, mâche or other flavorful greens
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if you like
• 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges.

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from nytimes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Peel the beets and slice them as thinly as possible with a mandoline or the slicing blade of a food processor.

Spread the beet slices in a thin layer on a serving platter.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then top with the greens.

Sprinkle with more salt and pepper and drizzle with the oil. Scatter the shaved Parmesan on top and serve with the lemon wedges.