Description
This vibrant beet salad is a fresh, healthy dish made with roasted and raw beets, crisp greens, tangy goat cheese, crunchy pistachios, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch medium red beets (about 4), greens removed
- Drizzle of olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cups salad greens, such as arugula or spring mix
- 1 watermelon radish or 2 red radishes, very thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta
- Microgreens, optional, for garnish
- Lemon vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the beets on a piece of foil, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Wrap in the foil and roast for 35 to 60 minutes, or until fork-tender. The timing will depend on the size of your beets.
- Remove from the oven and let cool. Once cool to the touch, peel the skins by rubbing them with your hands or a paper towel.
- Slice the beets into wedges or thin rounds, as desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup or honey, garlic, salt, and several grinds of black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- On a platter or in a large bowl, layer the greens, roasted beets, radishes, pistachios, and goat cheese.
- Drizzle with the lemon vinaigrette and top with microgreens, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can roast the beets up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate them until ready to use.
- For a vegan option, omit the cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Golden or Chioggia beets can be used for variety in color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
