Ingredients

6 large golden beets, trimmed

6 ounces haricots verts, trimmed

Coarse salt

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

2 tablespoons minced shallot (from 1 shallot)

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup loosely packed torn fresh basil, plus small leaves for garnish

2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wrap beets in parchment, then foil, and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 60 minutes. Let cool completely. Peel and cut beets into 1/2-inch dice. Transfer to a large bowl.

Prepare an ice-water bath. Cook haricots verts in boiling salted water until bright green and crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice-water bath, and drain. Cut beans diagonally into thirds, and add to beets.

Mix vinegar, shallot, and mustard in a small bowl. Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Toss with vegetables, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in torn basil and goat cheese. Garnish with basil leaves.