Description
This simple salad is bursting with flavor. Beets are the star of the show, accompanied by fresh greens, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
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- 3 fresh beets (1–1.5 pounds total)
- ~1 tablespoon avocado oil
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 5 ounces mixed greens
- 4 ounces crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Trim, scrub, and dry the beets. Brush each beet with avocado oil and sprinkle with salt. Individually wrap the beets in aluminum foil and place them on a rimmed cookie sheet.
- Roast the beets in the oven for 60-70 minutes, until they are soft. Allow them to cool, and then peel them and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, and honey. Place the greens in a large bowl, drizzle with the dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
- Top the greens with the beets, goat cheese, and almonds. Optional: top the salad with an additional drizzle of honey. Serve and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: recipes
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 255
- Sugar: 6.3 g.
- Sodium: 843.5 g.
- Fat: 21.4 g.
- Carbohydrates: 9.9 g.
- Fiber: 2.7 g.
- Protein: 7.9 g.
- Cholesterol: 13.1 g.