Roasted Beet Salad Goat Cheese (Printable Version)

Earthy roasted beets with creamy goat cheese, nuts, and fresh greens for a vibrant, light dish.

# What You Need:

→ Beets

01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Salad Components

05 - 5 oz mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, baby kale)
06 - 1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese
07 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
08 - 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon honey
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
03 - Place wrapped beets on baking sheet and roast for 40-50 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
04 - Unwrap and let beets cool slightly. Peel off skins and cut into wedges or cubes.
05 - Whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
06 - Combine salad greens, roasted beets, sliced red onion, and half the walnuts or pecans in large mixing bowl.
07 - Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat evenly.
08 - Transfer to serving platter or individual plates. Top with crumbled goat cheese and remaining nuts. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warm roasted beets create this incredible sweetness that balances perfectly with creamy tangy cheese
  • It looks stunning on a plate like something from a restaurant but takes about 10 minutes of active work
  • You can roast the beets ahead of time and assemble everything in minutes when guests arrive
02 -
  • Wear gloves when peeling warm roasted beets unless you want pink hands for three days straight
  • The beets keep roasting even after they come out of the oven so slightly under is better than mushy
  • Add the dressing right before serving or the greens will wilt and lose that gorgeous crisp texture
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant
  • Let the roasted beets cool completely before assembling so they dont wilt the greens

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