Beet Goat Cheese Salad (Print Version)

Sweet roasted beets combined with creamy goat cheese, walnuts, and a tangy balsamic dressing over fresh greens.

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad

01 - 3 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 120 g (4 oz) goat cheese, crumbled
03 - 60 g (½ cup) walnuts, roughly chopped
04 - 120 g (4 cups) mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife. Allow to cool slightly, then peel and cut into wedges or cubes.
03 - Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until fully emulsified.
04 - Arrange mixed greens in a large bowl or platter. Layer roasted beet pieces, crumbled goat cheese, and chopped walnuts on top.
05 - Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently or present as a composed salad.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The beets turn sweet and tender while roasting, creating an almost dessert-like contrast with the tangy cheese.
  • It comes together in under an hour and actually tastes better when you let the flavors sit for a few minutes.
  • This is the kind of salad that impresses people without making you feel like you've worked too hard.
02 -
  • Don't peel the beets before roasting, or you'll lose that gorgeous color and all the flavor into the pan.
  • If you have time, lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for a couple of minutes—it's the difference between nice and unforgettable.
03 -
  • Wear an apron or old shirt when handling beets—they stain like nothing else, but the payoff is completely worth it.
  • If goat cheese isn't your thing, crumbled feta or even a sharp blue cheese brings a totally different energy to the same salad.
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