Ingredients
- Beets
- Goat cheese
- Honey
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Mixed greens (e.g., arugula or spinach)
- Walnuts (optional)
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap beets in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 45-60 minutes, until tender.
- Once cooled, peel the beets and cut them into slices or cubes.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens with sliced beets.
- Crumble goat cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle with honey and olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Optional: Add walnuts and a splash of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Roast beets tightly wrapped to enhance sweetness. Store roasted beets for up to five days and assemble salad shortly before serving to avoid soggy greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg