Description
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad is a vibrant, delicious dish that beautifully marries the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the creamy tang of goat cheese. Enhanced by a drizzle of balsamic glaze and topped with crunchy walnuts, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying as a healthy lunch, this salad elevates your dining experience while offering impressive nutritional benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium-sized fresh beets
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula and spinach)
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- ½ cup walnuts (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Allow roasted beets to cool before peeling off the skins. Slice into wedges.
- In a large bowl, toss mixed greens as a base for the salad.
- Crumble goat cheese over the greens and add toasted walnuts.
- Layer sliced beets on top, then drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg