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Local Strawberry And Beet Salad

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With the first flush of spring, chef Matt Russell has put together a lineup celebrating the Lowcountry’s bounty. His menu starts with a salad. Strawberries from Ambrose Family Farm contrast with rich blue cheese, peppery arugula, and tangy pickled onions. Heirloom beets round it out with an earthy sweetness.
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6
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INGREDIENTS: 
  • 4 oz. arugula (Ambrose Family Farm)
  • 10 small red beets, stemmed and quartered (Thackeray Farms)
  • 1 medium Chioggia beet, thinly sliced
  • 10 strawberries, sliced (Ambrose Farm)
  • 1/4 cup pickled red onions (find recipe at charlestonmag.com)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled Mindoro blue cheese
  • 3 Tbs. raspberry vinegar
  • 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
  • 1 Tbs. micro basil (Sweet Bay Farms)
DIRECTIONS: 

In a large bowl, toss first eight ingredients to combine and season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with toasted pecans and basil.

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