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Beet and Goat Cheese Salad on a serving platter

Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Maple Vinaigrette

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
This beet and goat cheese salad is one I make every fall. The flavor of the sweet, roasted beets with creamy goat cheese and crunchy walnuts is impossible to resist, especially after they're tossed in a maple balsamic dressing. I love the look of using golden and red beets, but feel free to use just one color.

Ingredients

The Beets

  • 2 medium golden beets, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 2 medium red beets, peeled and cut into wedges
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

The Dressing

The Salad

  • 5 ounces mixed greens
  • ½ cup roasted walnuts, chopped
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the beets into a medium-sized baking dish and coat them in the oil. NOTE: If you're making red and yellow beets, separate them in the baking dish if you don't want the color to transfer. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the beets are tender.
    2 medium golden beets, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium red beets
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  • Add the dressing ingredients to a jar, seal with a lid, and shake to combine.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, 1 pinch salt and pepper
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  • Add the greens to a large salad bowl and toss with the dressing. Mix in the beets and walnuts and then top with the goat cheese. NOTE: This salad looks beautiful served on a platter. If going this route, toss the greens with the dressing and then arrange the beets, walnuts, and goat cheese on top of the dressed greens.
    5 ounces mixed greens, ½ cup roasted walnuts, 4 ounces goat cheese
Serving: 1 = ¼ of the salad, Calories: 391kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 11g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 272mg, Potassium: 703mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 755IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 93mg, Iron: 3mg