Description
A delicious and elegant roasted beet salad featuring creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium beets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 cups mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash beets thoroughly and wrap each in aluminum foil.
- Place wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast for 50-60 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Allow beets to cool, then peel and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- In a large bowl, arrange mixed salad greens. Top with roasted beets, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can roast the beets a day ahead to save time.
- For a more colorful salad, use a mix of golden and red beets.
- If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, try substituting with goat cheese or feta.
- Add orange segments for extra sweetness and flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: beet salad, blue cheese, roasted beets, healthy salad, winter salad, gluten-free
