Goat Cheese Salad with Beets

This flavorful Goat Cheese Salad with Beets has roasted beet slices bring natural sweetness, creamy goat cheese adds tang, and crunchy walnuts tie it all together. It’s simple, colorful, and perfect as a light appetizer or a small plate for entertaining.

This is the kind of salad that looks impressive without much effort. You can roast the beets ahead of time, toss everything together in minutes, and have something that feels thoughtful and balanced. It works just as well for a dinner party starter as it does for a weekend lunch.

Helpful Tips

• Slice the beets evenly. Thin, even slices roast more quickly and cook at the same rate, so you don’t end up with some pieces too soft and others underdone.
• Let the beets cool slightly before assembling. Warm beets can wilt delicate greens too quickly. A short cooling time keeps the salad fresh and crisp.
• Toast the walnuts. A quick toast in a dry skillet for a few minutes deepens their flavor and adds extra crunch.

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Goat Cheese Salad with Beets

This flavorful Goat Cheese Salad with Beets is simple, colorful, and perfect as a light appetizer or a small plate for entertaining.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 large beetroot peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup goat cheese crumbled
• 1/4 cup walnuts chopped

For the vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Place the beetroot slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
• In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, roasted beetroot slices, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts.
• Add the ingredients for the vinaigrette to a jar and shake to combine. Pour it over the salad and toss to combine with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg

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