Description
This Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic is a delightful mix of earthy beets, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and tangy balsamic dressing, all served on a bed of mixed greens. It’s a vibrant and flavorful salad that makes a perfect light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 3 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roast the beets: Wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 60 minutes until tender. Let cool, peel, and cut into wedges.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, roasted beet wedges, goat cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added texture and flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the salad.
- Pre-cooked or store-bought roasted beets can be used for convenience.
- Enhance the salad with sliced red onions or orange segments for extra zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
