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