Description
Mediterranean beet salad with roasted roots and creamy goat cheese combines earthy flavors. Walnuts and honey-dijon vinaigrette provide crisp texture and balanced sweetness you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 beets (medium-sized), trimmed and peeled
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- ¼ cup (30 g) goat cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a rimmed baking sheet for roasting beets.
- Beet Preparation: Trim, peel, and cube beets into uniform pieces, ensuring even cooking and caramelization.
- Seasoning: Toss beet cubes with extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, coating thoroughly for maximum flavor infusion.
- Roasting: Spread beets in a single layer on the baking sheet, roasting for 25-30 minutes until edges crisp and interior becomes tender.
- Vinaigrette Creation: Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper to create a vibrant dressing.
- Salad Assembly: Gently coat mixed salad greens with half the vinaigrette, then arrange warm roasted beets on top.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts, drizzling remaining vinaigrette just before serving to preserve freshness and maximize flavor profile.
Notes
- Beet Prep Tip: Wear disposable gloves to prevent staining hands with vibrant beet juice during trimming and peeling.
- Roasting Hack: Use parchment paper on baking sheet for easier cleanup and preventing beet cubes from sticking.
- Vinaigrette Trick: Whisk dressing ingredients until fully emulsified for smooth, balanced flavor distribution.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve salad slightly warm for optimal taste and texture contrast between roasted beets and cool greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg