Peach and Beet Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 medium-size golden beets
• 2 medium-size ripe tomatoes
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided into
• 1/4 teaspoon and
• 1/2 teaspoon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 medium peeled peaches
• 3 tablespoons small fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (about 1/2 cup)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°.

Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 inch. Place beets in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Fill dish one-third full with water. Cover with foil and bake at 425° for 1 hour or until beets are tender. Cool.

Peel beets, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Arrange the beet and tomato slices on a platter. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.

Slice peaches and toss slices with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, oil, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, honey, and shallot in a medium bowl. Add peach mixture to honey mixture and toss. Mound peach mixture on top of beet and tomato slices; sprinkle salad with the mint, thyme, and goat cheese. Enjoy!