Beetroot Salad with Baby Greens
Roasted beets and tender baby greens are tossed in a homemade red wine vinaigrette and topped with goat cheese and walnuts for a delicious Beetroot Salad.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: beet salad, beetroot salad, easy salad recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
BEETROOT:
- 2 beets trimmed, peeled and cut into ¼-inch thick slices ( 2 medium beets with leaves and stems weighs about 1 ½ pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
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BEETROOT:
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
In a mixing bowl combine the beet slices with 1 Tablespoon olive oil, ¼ teaspoon garlic power, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper tossing until the beets are evenly coated.
Arrange the beetroot slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, or until tender. Let the beets cool slightly and then cut into bite-size pieces.
SALAD:
In a large salad bowl, combine the remaining 2 Tablespoons olive oil, red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, whisking until blended.
Add the mixed greens and roasted beetroot pieces and toss until evenly coated.
Top with crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts.
This recipe makes about 6 cups of salad after tossing
How to toast nuts in the microwave
To toast nuts in the microwave:
- Simply arrange nuts in single layer on paper plate.
- Microwave for 1 minute.
- Then microwave in 30-second intervals until lightly toasted.
- Timing will vary according to wattage of your microwave.
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 764IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg