Description
Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts is a vibrant, flavor-packed salad featuring earthy beets, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. Tossed in a simple vinaigrette, it’s perfect as a side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 4 medium beets, peeled and roasted (or store-bought cooked beets)
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- For the Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and roast them on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until easily pierced with a fork. Let them cool, peel, and slice.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and golden brown. Set aside.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted beets, mixed greens, red onion slices (if using), walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is great with added fruit like apples, pears, or oranges for a burst of sweetness.
- If you’re vegan, substitute the goat cheese with a vegan cheese alternative, and replace the honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use a different type of nut, such as pecans, almonds, or pistachios, for variety.
- The salad can be made ahead of time by roasting the beets and toasting the walnuts. Add the dressing and fresh ingredients just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes (for roasting beets)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
