Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad
A vibrant salad with earthy roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, mixed greens, and a light vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized Beets
- 4 oz Goat Cheese
- 4 cups Mixed Greens
- ½ cup Walnuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse your beets under cool water to remove any dirt.
- Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast for about 45–60 minutes or until fork-tender.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
- Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Wash and dry your mixed greens and place them in a bowl.
- Peel and slice the beets after letting them cool for 10 minutes.
- Layer the greens, sliced beets, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts on a serving dish.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving.
Notes
For added freshness, consider adding herbs like dill or parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: beet salad, goat cheese salad, healthy salad, colorful salad