Summer Beet Medley

Yesterday after I took pictures of the anchovies I couldn't stop craving them! Many people have the misconception that anchovies are untouchable and are only for foreign men. The real truth is that they have a salty, creamy flavor that's so satisfying, everyone can enjoy them. This dressing is a spin off Caesar salad dressing (yes, real Caesar salad dressing has anchovies) .

Ingredients

3 medium purple beets

3 medium golden beets

2 large beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced 

1 cup halved, golden (yellow) grape tomatoes 

1 cup halved, red grape tomatoes 

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

1 handful coarsely chopped parsley 

Dressing Ingredients 

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

2 oz container Italian anchovies in oil

3 garlic cloves, small chopped

1 lemon, squeezed 

1 pinch kosher salt

2 tsp coarse black pepper 

Directions

1. Boil beets over a high flame. Once beets are tender, and can be pierced with a knife, rinse, peel, and slice the beets. 2. In a food processor blend the olive oil, Greek yogurt, anchovies and (anchovy) oil, garlic, and lemon, salt, and black pepper. 3. On a medium sized serving platter arrange the beets, beefsteak tomatoes, and grape tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley and feta. Before serving drizzle dressing over plate.

Bon Appétit!