Christmas Eve Salad

Name: Christmas Eve Salad
Ingredients: 3 medium (1 1/2 pounds total) red beets; 2/3 cup toasted peanuts (divided use); 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 1/3 cup roasted peanut oil (Spectrum and 365 brands have been my favorite); 1 medium (about 1 ½ pounds) jícama, peeled; 3 to 4 navel oranges or large tangerines, peeled and segmented; About 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (optional, but very good and beautiful here); 1 tablespoon multicolored nonpareil sprinkles (yes, I think these are essential on this festive “piñata” salad)

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Discover Rick Bayless' festive Christmas Eve Salad, perfect for buffet tables or holiday gatherings. Serves 10.

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Ingredients

3 medium (1 1/2 pounds total) red beets
2/3 cup toasted peanuts (divided use)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1/3 cup roasted peanut oil (Spectrum and 365 brands have been my favorite)
1 medium (about 1 ½ pounds) jícama, peeled
3 to 4 navel oranges or large tangerines, peeled and segmented
About 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds (optional, but very good and beautiful here)
1 tablespoon multicolored nonpareil sprinkles (yes, I think these are essential on this festive “piñata” salad)