Heart-Healthy Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Brighten up your plate with a vibrant, *Heart-Healthy Beet and Goat Cheese Salad*—a nutritious and satisfying dish that combines earthy roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and the crunch of toasted walnuts, all nestled on a bed of fresh mixed greens. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, gently sweetened with honey and balanced with Dijon mustard, ties this colorful creation together with a perfect tangy finish. Naturally packed with antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats, this salad is as wholesome as it is delicious. Whether served as a light lunch or an elegant starter, it’s a celebration of flavor and nutrition in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 3 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the beets thoroughly and dry them with a towel. Trim the tops and ends of the beets.
Place the beets on a sheet of aluminum foil, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, wrap tightly, and place them on a baking sheet.
Roast the beets in the oven for 40-45 minutes or until they can be easily pierced with a fork. Remove from oven and let them cool slightly.
While the beets are roasting, toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to form the vinaigrette.
Once beets are cool enough to handle, peel off the skins and slice into wedges.
In a large salad bowl, place the mixed salad greens. Add the beet wedges on top.
Crumble the goat cheese over the salad, followed by the toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Divide the salad among serving plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.5 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 59.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2214 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.9 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.8 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 2964 mg | 63% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
