Description

This salad features sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a colorful, nutrient‐rich dish perfect for holidays or everyday meals.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium beets, red or golden

½ cup goat cheese, crumbled

½ cup walnuts, toasted

¼ cup raisins or dried cranberries

4 cups mixed greens

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

½ tsp Dijon mustard

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Trim and scrub beets, wrap each in foil with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Roast on a baking sheet for 40–50 minutes until tender.

3. Let beets cool, then rub off skins with a paper towel and slice into wedges.

4. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, remaining olive oil, salt and pepper until emulsified.

5. Toss mixed greens with half the dressing in a large bowl.

6. Arrange beet slices over greens, sprinkle with toasted walnuts, raisins and crumbled goat cheese.

7. Drizzle remaining dressing over the salad and serve warm or chilled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: salad
Method: roasting
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 310
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 250
Fat: 22
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 7
Protein: 8
Cholesterol: 20

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