Beet Goat Cheese Salad
This Beet Goat Cheese Salad Recipe
Looking for a fresh, delicious lunch or light dinner option; look no further than this Beet Goat Cheese Salad! With a zippy homemade salad dressing, plenty of healthy fats from the cheese and walnuts, and tons of fiber from the lettuce and beets, this salad is a real winner.
Making this salad couldn't be easier. Simply layer the salad and ingredients into bowls. Whisk together the citrus dressing in a small bowl. Top the salad with the dressing. Amazing! See the notes below for how to cook fresh beets (two ways). Or, feel free to do what we often do and buy a precooked container of beets. Make sure to rinse any canned goods well.
This recipe makes 2 to 3 servings. It all depends on how much salad you want to eat! Alternatively, you could make small portions and eat as a side salad or a pre-dinner salad course.
How to Cook Fresh Beets
If you have never cooked fresh beets before, there are a few different ways that you can tackle this.- Roast them. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut fresh beets in half and lay them on a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil. Roast for about an hour, or until you can easily cut through the middle part of the beet. Allow to cool completely and then peel and slice. Beets are very messy and can turn everything they touch pink! To slice, use gloves or forks to avoid turning your hands pink!
- Boil them. Boil a large pot of water over medium heat. Pop in the beets and cook in boiling water for about 40 minutes. Drain the water. Allow the beets to cool. Then peel and slice. Again, beets are very messy and can turn everything they touch pink! To slice, use gloves or forks to avoid turning your hands pink!
- Alternatively, you can use a can, bag, or jar of pre-cooked beets. Make sure that there's no added sugar. We also always recommend rinsing any canned foods to rinse off any excess salt. This is the route we often go!
