Beet Salad Recipe
A vibrant and healthy beet salad recipe, perfect for a light lunch or side dish. This recipe features roasted beets, goat cheese, and toasted walnuts for a delightful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Beets
- 4 oz Goat Cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts Toasted
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim beets, leaving about 1 inch of stem and root.
- Wrap beets individually in foil and roast for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Let beets cool slightly, then peel and dice.
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine beets, goat cheese, walnuts, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
For a sweeter salad, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. You can also substitute other nuts, such as pecans or almonds, for the walnuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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