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Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Earthy roasted beets in deep magenta and golden varieties, paired with creamy goat cheese, candied walnuts, and a honey balsamic dressing.

Time
60 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Rating
4.8 ★★★★★
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad step 1
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad step 2
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad step 3

in the kitchen

Ingredients

  • 600g mixed beets (red and golden)
  • 150g soft goat cheese
  • 80g walnuts
  • 2 tbsp honey (for walnuts)
  • 100g rocket or bitter leaves
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey (for dressing)

Method

  1. Wrap beets individually in foil with olive oil. Roast at 200C for 50-60 minutes until tender. Cool, peel, and cut into wedges.
  2. Toss walnuts with honey, a pinch of salt, and cayenne. Roast at 180C for 8 minutes. Cool.
  3. Whisk balsamic, olive oil, and honey for dressing. Toss leaves with half the dressing.
  4. Plate leaves, arrange beets, crumble goat cheese, scatter candied walnuts, and drizzle with remaining dressing.