Description
Beet and Goat Cheese Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that combines roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts atop a bed of fresh greens. This delightful salad is not only easy to prepare but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for summer gatherings or elegant dinners, each bite delivers a balanced taste of earthiness and tanginess that will leave your guests asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh beets (about 1 lb)
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the beets, then wrap them in foil and roast for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Allow the roasted beets to cool slightly, then peel under running water.
- Rinse and dry the mixed greens thoroughly in a large bowl.
- Whisk together balsamic vinegar and olive oil in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the cooled beets into wedges or cubes, then gently fold them into the mixed greens along with crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg