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Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese: Easy Recipe for Vibrant Flavor

This Beet Salad with Goat Cheese combines creamy goat cheese, maple-candied walnuts, and tangy vinaigrette for vibrant flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 salads
Calories 348 kcal

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • skillet
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • salad plates

Ingredients
  

Beets and Toppings

  • 4 medium beets scrubbed, trimmed, and cut in half
  • cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 10 ounces mixed baby salad greens
  • ½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 ounces goat cheese

Instructions
 

Directions

  • Place beets into a saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool, then cut into cubes.
  • While beets are cooking, place walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until warm and starting to toast. Stir in maple syrup; cook and stir until evenly coated, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • To make the dressing: Whisk orange juice concentrate, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil together in a small bowl.
  • Place a large helping of baby greens onto each of four salad plates, divide candied walnuts equally and sprinkle over greens. Place equal amounts of beets over greens and top with pieces of goat cheese. Drizzle dressing over each salad.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or chives to the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 348kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 558mgFiber: 3gSugar: 21gVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
Keyword beet salad, easy salad, goat cheese salad, Healthy Salad, salad recipe, vegetarian salad
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