Beetroot Salad
Roasted beet salad with goat cheese, walnuts, and arugula — the elegant healthy salad. The sweetness of beets, tang of goat cheese, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts is a perfect combination.
Prep Time
17 min
Cook Time
24 min
Servings
2
Calories
371 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Beetroot½
- Lettuce1 cups
- Lemon½
- Tomato1 medium
- Cucumber½
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Lemon Juice½
- Black Pepper¼ tsp
- Salt½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Beetroot0.5
- Lettuce1 cups
- Lemon0.5
- Tomato1 medium
- Cucumber0.5
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
- Lemon Juice0.5
- Black Pepper0.25 tsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Wrap 4 medium beets (scrubbed, trimmed) in foil. Roast 60-75 minutes until tender (knife pierces easily). Cool, peel (skins slip off easily), cube.
- 2
Make vinaigrette: whisk 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon honey, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- 3
Toast ½ cup of walnuts on a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until fragrant. Cool, roughly chop.
- 4
In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups of arugula (or mixed greens), the roasted beets, ½ cup of crumbled goat cheese, the toasted walnuts.
- 5
Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently — don't smash the beets.
- 6
Plate immediately. Top with extra goat cheese, a few extra walnuts, fresh thyme or basil leaves. Optional: drizzle with balsamic glaze for extra elegance.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Roast beets in foil. The skin slips off easily after roasting.
- 2.Toast the walnuts. Raw walnuts are flat.
- 3.Don't smash the beets. Gentle tossing keeps colors separate.
- 4.Goat cheese is the right cheese. Sharp Mediterranean-style tang.
🔬 Why It Works
Beet salad succeeds because the sweetness of roasted beets contrasts with tangy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and crunchy walnuts. Each element provides a distinct flavor and texture. The vinaigrette ties everything together with sweet-tangy balance.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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