Looking for a tasty and colorful salad that mixes sweet and tangy flavors? Try our Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad with Red Vinaigrette!
The roasted beets are sweet and soft, while the goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy kick. With crunchy walnuts and a tangy red vinaigrette, this salad is full of great flavors and textures.
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Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad
This salad is great on its own or as a side with grilled chicken or fish.
If you like this, you might also enjoy other healthy salads like salmon avocado salad, creamy broccoli salad, lemon kale Caesar salad, and starwberry arugula salad with feta.
Beet Salad Recipe Ingredients
- Red Beetroot - Earthy and sweet, goes perfectly with creamy goat cheese.
- Salad Greens - A fresh and vibrant mix of greens provides a crisp base for the salad.
- Goat Cheese - Creamy and tangy, this goat cheese adds a rich, savory touch. Feta cheese is another my favorite taht I used in this beet salad.
- Walnuts - if you have enough time before dinner, toast the nuts ina dry skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Red Wine Vinaigrette - A tangy and slightly sweet dressing that complements the salad's ingredients. If you don't have it, you can use balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of balsamic glaze to top up the salad or just olive oil with some sort of light vinegar.
- Olive Oil - Adds a smooth, rich layer of flavor to the roasted beets. Choose good quality olive oil for salads.
- Salt and pepper - season your salad generously!
🐝 Tip: I kept it salad light and fresh. However a small drizzle of maple syrup or honey to the dressing will enhance the overall taste so much MORE!
📋 You can find the full ingredient list in the Recipe Card below the article.
How To Make Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad
How to Roast Beets for Salad:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Put the beetroot slices on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they're soft.
For Salad:
- In a big salad bowl, mix the salad greens, roasted beetroot slices, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the red vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve right away and enjoy your tasty beetroot goat cheese salad!
Roasted Beet Salad Preparation Tips
- Peel and Slice Evenly: For even cooking, peel beets and slice them into uniform pieces before roasting. This ensures they cook at the same rate.
- Use Parchment Paper: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the beets from sticking and to make cleanup easier.
- Cool Before Assembling: Let the roasted beets cool slightly before adding them to the salad to avoid wilting the greens.
- Prepare Dressing Separately: Keep the vinaigrette separate until you're ready to serve to keep the salad crisp and fresh.
Roasted Beet Salad Serving Suggestions
Serve the roasted beet salad with crusty bread or as a side dish with grilled meats for a tasty meal.
- Roasted vegetables like asparagus or Brussels sprouts.
- Pasta dishes like spicy vodka pasta, chipotle chicken pasta or 4-ingredient sausage pasta.
- Grilled chicken, roasted turkey or air fryer salmon.
Salad Substitution Options: You can swap goat cheese for feta or use different nuts like pecans instead of walnuts.
How to Make Ahead and Store Leftovers
Make the salad ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store the dressing separately to avoid soggy greens.
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Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad (With Red Vinaigrette)
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Put the beetroot slices on a baking sheet and drizzle them with olive oil. Roast them in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they're soft.1 large beetroot, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a big salad bowl, mix the salad greens, roasted beetroot slices, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts.4 cups mixed salad greens, ½ cup crumbled goat cheese, ¼ cup walnuts
- Pour the red vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything together. Add salt and pepper to taste.2 tablespoons red wine vinaigrette, salt and pepper to taste
- Serve right away and enjoy your tasty beetroot goat cheese salad!
Nutrition
Notes
- This salad makes about 2-3 side dish servings.
- Make the salad ahead and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store the dressing separately to avoid soggy greens.
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Beet and Goat Cheese Salad: FAQs:
Goat cheese goes great with veggies like beets, fruits like apples or pears and nuts like walnuts or almonds.
Beets taste delicious with ingredients like goat cheese, nuts, and citrus fruits.
Goat cheese is creamy, soft and tangy, while feta is crumbly and salty; it depends on your taste preference.
Roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness and makes them more flavorful for salads.
The tastiest way to eat beets is by roasting them. Roasting brings out their natural sweetness and gives them a caramelized, earthy flavor.
Toss them in olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast until tender. You can enjoy them on their own, in salads like this one, or drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Julia
Perfect healthy beet salad with goat cheese that goes with many easy weeknight meals!
Lisa Hagen
Absolutely wonderful, the flavors compliment each other perfectly.
Thank you for sharing.