Beet and Endive Salad with Walnuts

For the Dressing

• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Sea salt, kosher salt, or fleur de sel
• ½ to 1teaspoon Dijon mustard (to taste)
• 1 very small garlic clove, finely minced or put through a press
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon walnut oil
• Freshly ground pepper

For the Salad

• 4 small or medium beets, roasted, peeled, and cut in wedges or half-moons
• 4 Belgian endives, rinsed and sliced
• 2 tablespoons broken walnuts, preferably from fresh shelled walnuts
• 2 ounces fresh, mild goat cheese or feta, crumbled
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
• 1 teaspoon minced chives

1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sherry vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt to taste, Dijon mustard and garlic until combined well. Whisk in the olive oil and the walnut oil. Add freshly ground pepper to taste.

2. Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with the dressing and serve.

New York Times