Description
A vibrant salad that combines earthy roasted or boiled beets with creamy goat cheese, crunchy nuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing. This dish is perfect for any occasion and offers a delightful balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets (roasted or boiled, peeled, and sliced or cubed)
- 4 oz goat cheese (crumbled)
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or any salad mix)
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans (toasted)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh herbs (like thyme or basil) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beets: Roast or boil the beets until tender, peel, and slice or cube them.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad: Arrange mixed greens on a platter and top with beets, goat cheese, and nuts.
- Drizzle the Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
Notes
- For additional flavor, consider adding fruits like apples or pears.
- You can replace goat cheese with feta or blue cheese for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg