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beetroot salad with goat cheese and nuts in a glass bowl
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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: beet salad, beetroot salad, easy salad recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

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

SALAD:

Instructions

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.

Notes

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.

Nutrition

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