Beet Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese
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Beet Salad with Whipped Goat Cheese
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My favorite Beet Salad recipe is bursting with flavor from fresh roasted beets paired with whipped goat cheese and a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It's a simple but beautiful and impressive salad any guest will love!
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Ingredients
Salad:
- 4-5 large beets raw or pre-cooked* (I like to use a variety, like red and golden, to add color)
- 7-8 cups mixed greens lettuce or arugula (or both)
- 1 1/2 cups candied walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup chives , fresh, chopped
Whipped Goat Cheese:
- 5 oz fresh goat cheese (chevre)
- 2 Tablespoons plain greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , a few cracks
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar , or more, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup , to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt , or more, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Beets: Place raw beets on individual squares of aluminum foil. Drizzle them with olive oil and wrap in foil. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Once cool enough to handle, remove the foil and peel the skins off the beets. Once cooled, cut into slices or cubes for the salad.
- Whipped Goat Cheese: Add goat cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, and a crack of salt and pepper to a food processor. Whip until smooth and fluffy. Add a little more Greek yogurt, or a splash of milk if it’s too thick.
- Balsamic Vinaigrette: Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until well combined.
- Assemble: Add a bed of greens to serving bowl. Top with beets and nuts. Add small dollops of whipped goat cheese over the top and garnish with chives. Drizzle desired amount of dressing over salad.
Notes
- For Cooked Beets: I often use Love Beets Organic Cooked Beets (from Costco or grocery store).
- Variations:
- Make Ahead Instructions: So many elements of this salad can be made in advance, including cooking the beets, the whipped goat cheese and the vinaigrette. Store seperatly in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- Fruit: Add fresh peeled orange slices or peaches.
- Nuts: Use your favorite kind, what's on hand, or omit for nut allergy
Nutrition Information
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Calories
427kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
513mg
(21%)
Potassium
760mg
(22%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
5156IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
110mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 427 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 427kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 513mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 760mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 5156IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 110mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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