Roasted Beet Goat Cheese Salad (Printable)

Earthy roasted beets paired with creamy goat cheese, walnuts, and a tangy dressing create a flavorful, fresh salad.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 4 medium beets, trimmed and scrubbed
02 - 4 cups mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or spring mix)

→ Cheese & Nuts

03 - 3.5 oz goat cheese, crumbled
04 - 1/2 cup walnut halves, toasted

→ Dressing

05 - 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
06 - 1 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
07 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tsp honey
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 40–50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.
03 - Allow beets to cool slightly, then peel and cut into wedges or 1/2-inch slices.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
05 - Arrange salad greens on a large platter or individual plates.
06 - Top with roasted beet slices.
07 - Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad.
08 - Drizzle with the prepared dressing. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The hot roasted beets melting slightly into cool, creamy goat cheese creates this incredible temperature contrast that makes each bite feel luxurious.
  • You can roast the beets up to three days ahead, so the actual salad assembly takes literally five minutes before serving.
  • That balsamic honey dressing strikes the perfect balance between sweet and sharp, and you will want to put it on everything else in your life.
02 -
  • If you are worried about staining your cutting board, lay down a piece of parchment paper before slicing those roasted beets.
  • The dressing keeps perfectly in a sealed jar for up to a week, so I usually make double and use the rest on simple green salads later.
03 -
  • Wear latex gloves while peeling warm beets if you need to look presentable afterward.
  • The salad tastes best when the beets are still slightly warm and the goat cheese is at room temperature.

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