Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
A refreshing and colorful salad featuring sweet roasted beets, tangy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a light vinaigrette.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 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 when pierced with a knife. Let cool, then peel and slice into wedges.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Arrange mixed greens on a platter, top with roasted beet wedges, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can roast the beets ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Substitute pecans or almonds for walnuts if preferred.
- Golden beets or a mix of beet varieties add extra color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: roasted beet salad, goat cheese salad, healthy salad, vegetarian beet recipe