Description
A simple recipe for a refreshing salad featuring beets and goat cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium beets, cooked and cubed
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until well mixed.
- Place the mixed greens in a large bowl.
- Add the cubed beets and toasted walnuts to the greens.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled goat cheese over the top.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- Cook the beets ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: beet salad, goat cheese salad, mixed greens, walnut salad, light salad