Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day meal or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, roasted and sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil and roast for 45 minutes or until tender. Let cool, then slice.
- In a small bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Arrange mixed greens on a plate. Top with sliced beets, goat cheese, and walnuts.
- Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use golden beets for a sweeter flavor.
- Toast walnuts for extra crunch.
- Add pomegranate seeds for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Valentine's salad, beet salad, goat cheese salad