Description
A vibrant roasted beet salad with creamy goat cheese, toasted walnuts, thinly sliced red onion, and a honey-balsamic vinaigrette, served over mixed greens. Bright, earthy, and perfect for a starter or light main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets, roasted, peeled, and sliced
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 5 cups mixed greens, washed and dried
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet.
- Combine Ingredients: Place whole beets on the baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt, and toss to coat.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roast the beets in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes until a knife slides in easily, then remove and let cool.
- Assemble the Dish: While beets cool, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, remaining salt, and pepper in a bowl or jar to make the dressing. Toss mixed greens with half the dressing.
- Cook to Perfection: Peel the cooled beets by rubbing the skins off with a paper towel, then slice them evenly. Toast walnuts lightly in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes, watching carefully so they do not burn.
- Finishing Touches: Arrange dressed greens on a platter, layer sliced beets over the greens, scatter thinly sliced red onion, crumble goat cheese across the top, and sprinkle with toasted walnuts. Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately, or keep the dressing separate and dress just before serving for maximum freshness.
Notes
- Toast the walnuts just before serving to preserve crunch and flavor.
- Roast beets ahead and refrigerate for up to 2 days to save time on serving day.
- Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent wilting the greens.
- Chill roasted beets before slicing for cleaner, neater slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: beet salad, goat cheese, balsamic, roasted beets, walnut salad, spring salad, healthy salad