Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
A vibrant salad combining sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts, perfect as a side dish or light lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 6 medium-large beets (about 2 bunches)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup raw walnut halves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the greens and peel the skins off the beets, then cut them into 1-inch chunks.
- Toss beet chunks with olive oil and salt, then spread them on the baking sheet.
- Roast the beets for 30-35 minutes until fork-tender, tossing halfway through.
- While roasting, prepare the balsamic dressing by shaking olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic powder, and honey in a jar.
- Once roasted, toss the beets with the balsamic dressing and top with goat cheese, walnuts, and herbs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas to the salad. Adjust the seasoning in the dressing to your taste.