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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Looking for a refreshing and delicious salad? Let me introduce you to this Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese. This recipe contains the earthy sweetness of oven-roasted beets paired with creamy, tangy goat cheese and a homemade dressing, with different textures and flavors that create a dish that's not only visually appealing but also incredibly tasty.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 243kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches of beets washed and trimmed
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups arugula
  • 1 ½ cups spinach or watercress
  • ½ red onion sliced thin
  • 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim and wash beets. Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 to 1 ½ hours or until tender. Cool; peel and thinly slice.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining apple cider vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, garlic, poppy seeds, maple syrup and salt in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Combine arugula and watercress and divide between serving dishes. Top with onion, beets, quinoa, goat cheese, and walnuts. Drizzle with poppy seed dressing.

Notes

Make it Vegan: Use cashews instead of the goat cheese and choose a vegan yogurt. Make it Quick: Roast the beets ahead of time and store them peeled and sliced in the refrigerator. You can also by pre-cooked beets. Buy diced red onions. The dressing may be made a day ahead. Make it Cleaner: Skip the goat cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 610IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2.2mg