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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic: A Stunning and Delicious Dish

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Balsamic
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This beet salad with goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a visually stunning and delicious dish, combining earthy roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts, all tied together with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 to 5 medium beets
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 2 cups salad greens (arugula or spring mix)
  • ½ shallot, thinly sliced
  • ½ green apple, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts
  • 2 ounces goat cheese, torn into pieces
  • Microgreens (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme or oregano (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Wrap each beet in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Roast for 40 to 90 minutes, depending on size.
  4. Once cooled, peel the beets and slice into ¼-inch rounds.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking until emulsified.
  7. Arrange salad greens in a serving bowl.
  8. Top with shallots, apple slices, roasted beets, walnuts, and goat cheese.
  9. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and finish with microgreens, flaky sea salt, and black pepper.
  10. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crunch, try adding toasted pecans or almonds. Roast the beets ahead of time for easy meal prep!

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Keywords: beet salad, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, healthy salad

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