Low Sodium Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Low Sodium Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, a perfect blend of earthy roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Tossed in a citrus vinaigrette made with fresh orange juice, honey, and white wine vinegar, this recipe combines bold flavors with a light, heart-healthy twist. Served over a bed of fresh mixed salad greens and garnished with fragrant chives, this colorful dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. With minimal sodium and rich in antioxidants, it’s an ideal choice for a wholesome lunch or a stunning side dish at dinner parties. Ready in just about an hour, this salad offers gourmet quality with everyday simplicity!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole medium-sized beets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1.5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and trim the beets, then wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil. Place them on a baking sheet.
Roast the beets in the oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh orange juice, white wine vinegar, honey, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Place the unsalted walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast them for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the beets are roasted and cool enough to handle, unwrap them and use a paper towel to gently rub off the skins. Slice the beets thinly.
In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens.
Scatter the beet slices over the greens.
Crumble the goat cheese evenly over the salad.
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and fresh chives on top.
Drizzle the prepared citrus vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1356 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.0 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.7 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1045 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.5 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.9 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2768 mg | 59% | |
*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.
