Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

This vibrant Beet and Goat Cheese Salad features roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette, making it a refreshing and nutritious dish. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner, it's a beautiful combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

• Beets - 2 medium
• Goat cheese - 100 grams, crumbled
• Mixed salad greens - 150 grams
• Walnuts - 30 grams, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash the beets thoroughly and wrap each in aluminum foil. Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
3. While the beets are roasting, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
4. Once the beets are cooked, allow them to cool slightly before peeling and slicing them into wedges.
5. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, roasted beet wedges, and chopped walnuts.
6. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. Top with crumbled goat cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Beets are high in antioxidants and can help lower blood pressure.
• Goat cheese is a good source of calcium and is easier to digest than cow's milk cheese.

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