Description
This vibrant salad combines earthy roasted beets, tangy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and sweet raisins, all drizzled with a silky balsamic dressing. It’s an adaptable dish that works as a light lunch or an elegant holiday side.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and scrub the beets, then drizzle with olive oil and wrap each in foil.
2. Roast the beets on a baking sheet for 40 to 50 minutes until tender, then let cool and peel.
3. While the beets cool, toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and aromatic.
4. Whisk together balsamic glaze or vinegar, honey if using, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
5. Slice the cooled beets into wedges or rounds and arrange over the greens in a large bowl or platter.
6. Scatter raisins and toasted walnuts over the beets and crumble goat cheese on top.
7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
8. Serve slightly warm for the best texture and flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 15
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