Beet & Toasted Seed Salad with Pistachios & Goat Cheese

for the salad...

• 4-6 large beets
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup shelled, roasted & salted pistachios (not the red ones)
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (preferably black & white)
• 2 teaspoons coriander seeds (crushed or whole)
• 1/4 cup shelled sunflower seeds
• 1 drizzle of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1-2 cup arugula or baby arugula
• 1-2 cup romaine lettuce, sliced
• 6 ounces soft goat cheese

for the dressing...

• 1/4 cup olive oil (or pistachio oil if you have)
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon packed finely grated lemon peel

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Slice beets into thin, bite sized chunks or pieces (peel on or off, your choice), place into roasting pan & drizzle with 4 TB olive oil. Place pan in oven & roast until beets are tender. Set aside.
3. In a large pan, place pistachios, sesame seeds, coriander seeds & sunflower seeds. Drizzle with short, light stream of olive oil & sprinkle with salt & pepper. Heat over medium heat until white sesame seeds and sunflower seeds are toasted and golden in colour. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients & set aside.
5. Place arugula, romaine & beets in large salad serving bowl & toss with dressing. Add 3/4 of seed mixture & toss again. Drop bite sized pieces of goat cheese over salad & sprinkle with remaining seed mixture.
6. Serve & enjoy.