Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium beets, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or kale)
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in aluminum foil.
- Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- Allow the beets to cool before peeling and cubing them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until aromatic.
- Assemble the salad by layering mixed greens on a platter. Add beet cubes, toasted walnuts, goat cheese crumbles, and sliced red onion.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Consider adding feta cheese or substituting walnuts with pecans for variation. For an extra burst of flavor, mix in seasonal vegetables like roasted carrots or cherry tomatoes.
