Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese and Arugula

A elegant and colorful appetizer featuring paper-thin sliced beets topped with creamy goat cheese and fresh arugula. This no-cook dish combines earthy, tangy, and peppery flavors for a sophisticated starter.

4 servings
20 min

Ingredients

  • 3 medium beets
  • tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 4 ounces baby arugula
  • 1 large Belgian endive
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • adjustable-blade slicer

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Using stems as a handle, slice beets paper-thin with slicer (wear protective gloves to avoid staining hands). Toss with vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a bowl, then let stand 5 minutes to wilt.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Divide beets among 4 large plates, overlapping slices slightly. Top with goat cheese.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Toss arugula and endive with 1 tablespoon oil and salt and pepper to taste, then mound over goat cheese. Drizzle beets with remaining 2 tablespoons oil.

    5 min

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