Roasted Beet Spinach Goat Cheese Mix
Elevate your salad game with this Roasted Beet Spinach Goat Cheese Mix, a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that's as delightful to the eyes as it is to the palate. Featuring tender roasted beets, fresh baby spinach, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans, this recipe is a medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a luscious homemade balsamic vinaigrette with hints of honey and Dijon mustard, this salad strikes the perfect balance between tangy, sweet, and savory. Ideal as a light main course or a stunning side dish, it’s ready in just over an hour and serves four. Whether you're looking for a healthy yet indulgent option or a standout dish for entertaining, this roasted beet salad delivers on every front.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized beets
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp 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, trim the stems, and wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a knife or skewer can easily pierce through the center of each beet.
While the beets are roasting, prepare the pecans. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
Once the beets are roasted, allow them to cool slightly, then peel off the skins by rubbing them gently with a paper towel. Cut the peeled beets into bite-sized cubes.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, roasted beet cubes, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted pecans.
Drizzle the salad with the prepared dressing and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Roasted Beet Spinach Goat Cheese Mix!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.9 g | 192% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2465 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.2 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 1385 mg | 29% | |
*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.
