LEUNE Infused Recipes: Citrus Beet Salad
Kiss summer goodbye with this delicious, cannabis-infused salad that captures the essence of those sun-kissed days and balmy evenings. This salad is the perfect way to savor the end of the season in style with flavors of nature's bounty, combining the earthy sweetness of beets, the creamy richness of goat cheese, the satisfying crunch of pistachios, and the zesty zing of citrus.
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 4 medium-sized beets, peeled and shaved thinly
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, lightly toasted (or nut of your choice)
- 1 orange, peeled, segmented, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 grapefruit, peeled, segmented, and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cups arugula or mixed greens
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Citrusy Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup cannabis-infused olive oil
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or buy pre-infused oil at your local dispensary)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil:
- Start by decarboxylating your cannabis (if necessary) by placing it on a baking sheet and baking it at 240°F (115°C) for 30-40 minutes. This step activates the THC.
- Grind the decarbed cannabis into a fine consistency.
- In a saucepan, combine the cannabis with 1/2 cup of olive oil over low heat. Let it simmer gently for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Strain the infused oil through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a glass container. Allow it to cool before using in the vinaigrette.
2. Prepare the Vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cannabis-infused olive oil, extra-virgin olive oil, orange juice, grapefruit juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste and set the vinaigrette aside.
3. Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the shaved beets, crumbled goat cheese, toasted pistachios, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and arugula or mixed greens.
4. Drizzle and Toss:
- Drizzle the citrusy vinaigrette over the salad. Start with a small amount and add more as needed, depending on your preference.
- Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all the ingredients with the vinaigrette.
5. Serve:
- Divide the salad among serving plates or bowls.
- Season with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with extra pistachios and crumbled goat cheese, if desired.
Enjoy!
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