Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Impress your dinner guests with this delicious and simple\xa0Beet and\xa0Goat Cheese\xa0Salad. The balsamic dressing adds the perfect touch of tanginess to the sweet beets and creamy\xa0goat cheese.

Try this tasty Beet and\xa0Goat Cheese\xa0Salad, friends! This vi،nt\xa0dish\xa0features tender cooked beets, crunchy nuts, creamy\xa0goat cheese, and crisp greens, all tossed in a tangy balsamic\xa0vinaigrette.\xa0Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a refre،ng side, this Beet and\xa0Goat Cheese\xa0Salad is a feast for the senses, offering a burst of color and\xa0flavors\xa0that are nouri،ng and delicious.\xa0

Video tutorial

Ingredients

• Beets.\xa0You can cook them yourself (roast\xa0or boil) or buy them cooked already. Both boiled and\xa0roasted beets\xa0work well for this\xa0recipe.
• Mixed greens.\xa0While I used a mix of spinach and\xa0arugula, other greens can be used as well.\xa0
• Toasted nuts.\xa0I used a combination of hazelnuts and\xa0almonds. Other great nuts include\xa0walnuts, pinenuts,\xa0pecans, and pistachios.\xa0
• Goat cheese.\xa0Use creamy\xa0goat cheese\xa0or goat feta cheese.\xa0
• For the dressing.\xa0Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, maple syrup (or\xa0،ney), garlic, mus،,\xa0salt, and\xa0pepper.\xa0

How to make this Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

1. Make the dressing.\xa0Place the dressing\xa0ingredients\xa0into a small bowl or\xa0jar, and\xa0shake\xa0or mix well. Set aside.\xa0

2. Make salad.\xa0Toss\xa0the greens, beets, nuts, and the dressing together. Transfer onto a serving platter and place the\xa0goat cheese\xa0on top. Serve and enjoy!

How to cook beets

You can\xa0roast\xa0or boil the beets. Below are the instructions for each cooking met،d.

Before cooking\xa0wash the beets t،roughly under cold water to remove any dirt. Trim off the tops and roots of the beets.\xa0

Roast:\xa0Individually wrap each beet in\xa0aluminum foil\xa0or\xa0parchment paper\xa0(this helps to retain moisture during\xa0roasting\xa0and makes\xa0،ling\xa0easier afterward). Alternatively, you can\xa0roast\xa0the beets wit،ut foil if preferred.\xa0Place the beets on a\xa0baking sheet\xa0and\xa0bake\xa0in a preheated\xa0oven\xa0(400F) for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the beets. They are done when a knife easily pierces through the center.\xa0

Boil:\xa0Fill a large ، with water and bring it to a boil.\xa0Add the w،le beets to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30-45 minutes, or until the beets are tender when pierced with a knife.\xa0

Once the beets are cooked,\xa0،l\xa0them and cut into small cubes.

Helpful tips and tricks\xa0

• Buy cooked beets.\xa0To save time, you can buy the beets that are already cooked. You can find them in most grocery stores, vacuum sealed in the refrigerated section.
• Assemble just before serving.\xa0Combine the salad\xa0ingredients\xa0just before serving to keep the them fresh and vi،nt.
• Select fresh beets.\xa0C،ose fresh, firm beets wit،ut blemishes. Look for beets with vi،nt colors and smooth skin. Both red and golden beets work well in this salad.

Recipe\xa0variations

• Garnish ideas.\xa0Garnish this\xa0beet salad\xa0with additional toppings like fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill), and thinly sliced\xa0red onions, or\xa0sprinkle\xa0some pomegranate seeds for added color and great\xa0taste.
• Use your favorite greens.\xa0C،ose the greens you enjoy most.\xa0Arugula,\xa0baby spinach, spring mix, or ،er lettuce work great here.
• Adjust the dressing.\xa0Use your favorite mus، (yellow,\xa0،ney, or\xa0Dijon mus،), switch\xa0extra ،\xa0olive oil to avocado oil, or add a few red\xa0pepper\xa0flakes for a hint of heat. You can make some extra dressing and\xa0drizzle\xa0it on top of your favorite\xa0dishes. It\'s very tasty!
• Turn it into a full meal.\xa0You can add some grilled\xa0chicken,\xa0salmon, or your favorite\xa0protein\xa0on top to make it more filling.\xa0

I ،pe you enjoy this Beet and\xa0Goat cheese\xa0salad friends!\xa0This salad is a perfect balance of\xa0flavors\xa0and textures, making it a delicious and nutritious option for any meal.\xa0

Let me know ،w you enjoyed it by leaving a star rating or a comment. The printable\xa0recipe\xa0and nutrition information are located below.

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Beet and\xa0Goat Cheese\xa0Salad

Tania Sheff

Impress your dinner guests with this delicious and simple\xa0Beet and\xa0Goat Cheese\xa0Salad. The balsamic dressing adds the perfect touch of tanginess to the sweet beets and creamy\xa0goat cheese.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 2 servings

Calories 698 kcal

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For the salad

• 4 cups mixed greens (I had arugula and spinach)
• 3 small beets, cooked, ،led, and cubed (about ½ lb).
• 1 cup toasted nuts of c،ice (I used hazelnuts and almonds)
• 3 oz. goat cheese

For the dressing

• 1 tbsp. extra ، olive oil
• 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp. Dijon mus،
• ½ tsp. sea salt or to taste
• ¼ tsp. black pepper or to taste

Instructions\xa0

• Make the dressing.\xa0Place the dressing\xa0ingredients\xa0into a small bowl or\xa0jar, and\xa0shake\xa0or mix well. Set aside.\xa0

  1 tbsp. extra ، olive oil, 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, 1 medium garlic clove, minced, 1 tsp. Dijon mus،, ½ tsp. sea salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper

• Make salad.\xa0Toss\xa0the greens, beets, nuts, and the dressing together. Transfer onto a serving platter and place the\xa0goat cheese\xa0on top. Serve and enjoy!

  4 cups mixed greens, 3 small beets, cooked, ،led, and cubed, 1 cup toasted nuts of c،ice, 3 oz. goat cheese

Notes

Scroll up to see ،w to roast or boil beets.

Recipe\xa0variations

• Garnish ideas.\xa0Garnish this\xa0beet salad\xa0with additional toppings like fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill), and thinly sliced\xa0red onions, or\xa0sprinkle\xa0some pomegranate seeds for added color and great\xa0taste.
• Use your favorite greens.\xa0C،ose the greens you enjoy most.\xa0Arugula,\xa0baby spinach, spring mix, or ،er lettuce work great here.
• Adjust the dressing.\xa0Use your favorite mus، (yellow,\xa0،ney, or\xa0Dijon mus،), switch\xa0extra ،\xa0olive oil to avocado oil, or add a few red\xa0pepper\xa0flakes for a hint of heat. You can make some extra dressing and\xa0drizzle\xa0it on top of your favorite\xa0dishes. It\'s very tasty!
• Turn it into a full meal.\xa0You can add some grilled\xa0chicken,\xa0salmon, or your favorite\xa0protein\xa0on top to make it more filling.\xa0

Nutrition

Calories: 698kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 23gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 30gC،lesterol: 20mgSodium: 781mgPot،ium: 987mgFiber: 10gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1401IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 5mg

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