Description
Beet salad with goat cheese is a vibrant dish that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with creamy goat cheese, all tied together by a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. This elegant yet easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it?s a picnic, dinner party, or a light weeknight meal. With crunchy walnuts and fresh greens adding texture and flavor, every bite is a delightful experience that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized fresh beets (about 1 lb)
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- ? cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- ? cup balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Let beets cool slightly, then peel the skin off using your fingers or a paper towel.
- Slice the peeled beets into wedges or rounds.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with half of the walnuts.
- Layer sliced beets over the greens and sprinkle crumbled goat cheese on top. Add remaining walnuts.
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg