Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad
A vibrant salad featuring roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Medium-sized beets
- Creamy goat cheese
- Fresh arugula
- Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Dash of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the beets by rinsing and cutting off the greens.
- Roast the beets in aluminum foil or a baking dish for about 45–60 minutes.
- Make the vinaigrette by whisking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad in a bowl with arugula, sliced roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, and walnuts.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with a garnish of microgreens or edible flowers for added elegance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: salad, roasted beets, goat cheese, arugula, nutritional, vegetarian