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Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Impress your dinner guests with this delicious and simple Beet and Goat Cheese Salad. The balsamic dressing adds the perfect touch of tanginess to the sweet beets and creamy goat cheese.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beet salad recipe
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 698kcal
Author: Tania Sheff

Ingredients

For the salad

  • 4 cups mixed greens (I had arugula and spinach)
  • 3 small beets, cooked, peeled, and cubed (about ½ lb).
  • 1 cup toasted nuts of choice (I used hazelnuts and almonds)
  • 3 oz. goat cheese

For the dressing

  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ tsp. sea salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Make the dressing. Place the dressing ingredients into a small bowl or jar, and shake or mix well. Set aside. 
    1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp. maple syrup, 1 medium garlic clove, minced, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, ½ tsp. sea salt, ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • Make salad. Toss the greens, beets, nuts, and the dressing together. Transfer onto a serving platter and place the goat cheese on top. Serve and enjoy!
    4 cups mixed greens, 3 small beets, cooked, peeled, and cubed, 1 cup toasted nuts of choice, 3 oz. goat cheese

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Notes

Scroll up to see how to roast or boil beets.

Recipe variations

  • Garnish ideas. Garnish this beet salad with additional toppings like fresh herbs (such as parsley or dill), and thinly sliced red onions, or sprinkle some pomegranate seeds for added color and great taste.
  • Use your favorite greens. Choose the greens you enjoy most. Arugula, baby spinach, spring mix, or butter lettuce work great here.
  • Adjust the dressing. Use your favorite mustard (yellow, honey, or Dijon mustard), switch extra virgin olive oil to avocado oil, or add a few red pepper flakes for a hint of heat. You can make some extra dressing and drizzle it on top of your favorite dishes. It's very tasty!
  • Turn it into a full meal. You can add some grilled chicken, salmon, or your favorite protein on top to make it more filling. 

Nutrition

Calories: 698kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 987mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1401IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 5mg