Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts: The Best Light Dish
A delicious and healthy roasted beet salad topped with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap the beets in aluminum foil and roast for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- Allow the beets to cool, then peel and slice them.
- In a bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced beets, and walnuts.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Top the salad with crumbled goat cheese before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served warm or chilled.
- For extra flavor, you can add sliced red onions or apples.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Fat: 27 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 9 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams