Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Cubes of beet and mozzarella arranged on a white surface, garnished with fresh dill, pine nuts, and thin strips of lemon zest—an elegant take on Beet Salad with Goat Cheese.

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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Bright, earthy, and full of texture, this Roasted Beet Salad is the definition of simple elegance. Tender, caramelized beets meet creamy goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing that ties it all together.

Prep Time15

Cook Time45

Total Time55

Course: Salad, Salad Dressing, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Beet Salad Recipe, Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, How to Roast Beets, Roasted Beet Salad, Roasted Beet Salad Recipe

Servings: people

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

4 medium sized beets chopped into slices or cubes
1 cup goat cheese crumbled
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted

Dressing

2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
3 tbsp white wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp red onion finely chopped
1 tsp fresh dill finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

Roast your beets: preheat the oven to 400 °F.
Thoroughly wash and pat the beets to dry.
Using a sharp knife, trim a small slice off both the top and root ends of each beet then securely wrap with aluminum foil.
Roast on a baking sheet for 40-50 minutes, or until tender.
To check if the beets are done, pierce the thickest part of the beet with a fork; it should slide in easily.
Allow the beets to cool completely.
Once cooled, using a paper towel rub the skins off; they should easily come off.
*Alternatively: you can substitute with store-bought beets that are ready-to-eat and cooked. Look for vacuum sealed or jars that are not pickled. Drain, and chop as per recipe instructions.
Prepare your beets: begin by cutting your beets into wedges or cubes. Set the prepared beets aside in a large mixing bowl.
Prepare the dressing: in a small mixing bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and stir until well-combined. (Don't worry if the dressing tastes tart; the sweetness of the beets will balance it out).
Mix: pour the dressing over the beats and gently toss to combine. Once combined, pour beets into a serving bowl.
Garnish: with crumbled goat cheese, toasted pine nuts and more fresh dill.

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