Description

A vibrant and nourishing Winter Beet Salad featuring roasted beets, tangy red onion, toasted nuts, and creamy goat cheese, all tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is a delightful blend of earthy, sweet, and savory flavors, perfect as a side or a light main course.

Ingredients

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2 pounds beets (any color)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
4 ounces goat cheese or feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash beets, trim greens and root tail, leave skin on.
2. Place beets on foil, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
3. Wrap beets tightly in foil to create a packet.
4. Roast for 45-75 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
5. While beets roast, slice red onion. Soak in ice water for 10-15 mins to mellow flavor, then drain.
6. Remove beets from oven, let cool slightly until handleable.
7. Rub skins off warm beets with a paper towel or spoon; cut into bite-sized pieces.
8. Whisk together dressing ingredients: 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, optional honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
9. In a large bowl, combine beets, drained red onion, and chopped parsley.
10. Add half the dressing and toss gently to coat. Taste and add more dressing as needed.
11. Arrange dressed beet mixture on a platter or in bowls.
12. Sprinkle with toasted nuts and crumbled cheese.
13. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Notes

Store leftover Winter Beet Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. The salad is best served at room temperature or chilled, not reheated. Allow to sit out for 20-30 minutes if too cold.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Roasting
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 10g