Description
A recipe for a simple, flavorful salad featuring tender roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and a light vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh beets (red or golden)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups arugula or mixed greens
- 4 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans
- For the Vinaigrette: 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
- Wash the beets well. Trim the ends but leave the skin on. Rub the beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Wrap each beet tightly in aluminum foil. Place the foil packets on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the beets from the oven and let them cool slightly until you can handle them. Slip the skins off using a paper towel or your fingers; the skins should rub off easily.
- Cut the roasted beets into bite-sized wedges or cubes.
- While the beets cool, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, gently toss the arugula or mixed greens with about half of the vinaigrette.
- Arrange the dressed greens on serving plates. Top with the warm or room-temperature roasted beets.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese and toasted nuts over the salad.
- Drizzle the remaining vinaigrette over the top before serving.
Notes
- You can roast the beets a day ahead and store them, peeled and cut, in the refrigerator.
- For a richer flavor, substitute red wine vinegar for balsamic vinegar in the dressing.
- If you prefer a warm salad, assemble immediately after roasting and cutting the beets.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25