This vibrant Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts is a delicious blend of sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. It's a perfect side dish or light meal, offering a mix of textures and flavors that's both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 4 beets medium, trimmed and scrubbed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup walnuts toasted
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and place them on a baking sheet. Roast the beets in the preheated oven until they are tender, about 45 minutes. Allow them to cool before peeling and slicing.
- While the beets are roasting, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and sliced beets. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg