Beet Garden Salad with Goat Cheese
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4.9
Beet Garden Salad with Goat Cheese
Description
Beet Garden Salad with Goat Cheese features roasted beet cubes paired with sweet pear slices, crunchy roasted walnuts, and soft crumbled goat cheese on a bed of mixed baby greens. The dressing blends honey, Dijon mustard, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar to coat the salad with a smooth and tangy glaze. The salad is assembled by layering greens and toppings before drizzling the dressing just before serving to maintain freshness and crispness. This dish balances the earthiness of beets with the creaminess of goat cheese and the bright sweetness of the pear and dressing.
The texture varies between tender greens and nuts, complemented by the smooth goat cheese and juicy pear. The beet’s deep flavor contrasts nicely with the tangy dressing, bringing balance to the dish. The dressing’s combination of honey and mustard brightens the salad without overpowering the main ingredients.
This salad can be served as a starter or a light lunch. Its combination of textures and flavors makes it suitable for pairing with a variety of main courses or as a refreshing side.
Ingredients
Beet Salad
- 10 oz mixed baby greens
- 1/4 cup walnuts roasted
- 1 beet large, roasted
- 1 pear large
- 2 oz goat cheese
Beet Salad Dressing
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Beet Garden Salad
- Dice the cooked beet and one pear into slices. Chop walnuts into small pieces. Crumble goat cheese into small pieces.
- Place baby greens on a large plate. Top off the salad with beets, walnuts and pear.
- Drizzle the top of the salad with dressing.
Beet Salad Dressing
- Combine honey together with Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Stir together until you get the same consistent texture.
- Drizzle the sauce over the beet salad and toss together right before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 150mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 476IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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