Description
A vibrant salad featuring roasted red beets, mixed greens, toasted walnuts, and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds red beets, trimmed and scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for dressing)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast beets with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Peel and cube the roasted beets.
- Toast walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine mixed greens, roasted beets, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, and chopped herbs in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad just before serving and toss gently.
Notes
For best flavor, toast walnuts before adding to the salad. Consider serving with crusty bread or a light citrusy drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Modern Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg