Golden and Crimson Beet Salad with Oranges, Fennel, and Feta

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 
• 6 servings kosher salt 
• 1 small fennel bulb fresh paper-thin cored trimmed quartered cut into strips
• 1.5 cups feta cheese crumbled
• 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh finely chopped
• 2 large golden beets trimmed (3-inch-diameter)
• 0.3 cup hazelnuts husked toasted halved
• 5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin divided
• 4  cranberry-orange relish 
• 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian finely chopped
• 2 large beets red trimmed (3-inch-diameter)
• 1 small shallots finely chopped
• 6 servings pepper white freshly ground

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• whisk
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place all beets in 9x9x2-inch metal pan.
3. Drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over; sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Cover pan with foil and roast beets until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Uncover and cool completely. Peel beets, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, and place in large bowl, each color on opposite side; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.
4. Cut all peel and pith off oranges. Working over medium bowl to catch orange juice, cut between membranes, releasing segments.
5. Add 1 cup orange segments, fennel, mint, parsley, hazelnuts, and shallot to bowl with beets.
6. Transfer 2 teaspoons orange juice to small bowl; whisk in vinegar and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and white pepper. Stir into beet mixture.
7. Mound salad on large platter.
8. Drain remaining orange segments; arrange on salad.
9. Sprinkle with cheese.