Roasted Beet Salad with Goat's Cheese Recipe - Savory Nothings (2024)

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This Roasted Beet Salad with Goat’s Cheese makes a festive addition to any special gathering or holiday dinner!

The roasted beets, goat’s cheese, apples and toasted pecans bring so many wonderful flavors and textures to this healthy side dish. With the homemade balsamic honey dressing, this tastes like the ultimate gourmet salad.

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I know, I know… Beets aren’t really everybody’s darling in the vegetable world. But I adore them! And roasted beets do really taste delicious in a salad.

While citrus and beets are a very popular pairing, I actually like them even more with apples. Add some toasted pecans and cheese (plus red onion for good measure) and you have one delicious salad! There are quite a few ingredients in this recipe, but I promise it’s still very easy to make.

Ingredients you’ll need

Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities!

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Ingredient notes

  • Salad greens: I used a mix of arugula and baby spinach, but pretty much any dark leafy salad greens are delicious here. Baby greens are usually milder and softer, so go for these if you can.
  • Beets: Roasting your own is easy and delicious, but you can also buy already cooked beets and use them in the salad without losing too much flavor.
  • Pecans: Walnuts make for a great alternative. Feel free to leave out the nuts entirely if you need to skip them, or replace them with toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds if you tolerate those.
  • Apple: I prefer to use sweeter Gala apples in this salad. Whatever you decide to use, make sure your apples are firm and crisp.
  • Red onion: Shallot is a great substitute, or just leave it out if you’re not a fan of onion.
  • Dried cranberries: I love these in the salad, but they are not a must. Dried cherries are also delicious!
  • Cheese: Feta cheese or goat’s cheese are my favorite for this salad. But my husband also really enjoys it with blue cheese, so that’s a great way to switch things up if you enjoy the taste of blue cheese.
  • Dijon mustard: If you don’t keep Dijon mustard on hand, feel free to opt for yellow mustard. The taste is a little different, but still delicious.
  • Dried thyme: Feel free to leave out the thyme if you don’t keep this in your pantry. Italian seasoning would be a suitable substitute, but will yield a slightly different taste.

How to make a salad with roasted beets

The first step in this recipe is obviously to roast the beets. See my tutorial for how to roast beets. Since this can take up to 90 minutes, plus chilling time, you need to plan ahead for this salad. Alternatively, use pre-cooked beets!

Once your beets are roasted, combine them with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper and chopped parsley. Allow them to cool and chill in this marinade.

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Once you’re ready to make the salad, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth.

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Add all salad ingredients to a large salad bowl. Pour over the dressing.

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Very gently toss the salad to evenly coat with the dressing, then serve immediately!

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Recipe tips

  • If you’re using pre-cooked beets, just let them sit in the fridge in the balsamic marinade for 15-30 minutes before using in the salad.
  • To keep the cheese from turning pink, do not add it to the salad bowl with the other ingredients. Instead, sprinkle it on once the salad has been tossed. I only take the time to do this for photos, privately my kids think the pink cheese is the coolest thing ever ?
  • This makes a large salad for sharing. Make sure you use a very large salad bowl to comfortably hold all of the ingredients. Otherwise you’ll have a hard time tossing it.
  • Feel free to cut the ingredients in half, or to even quarter the recipe to yield a smaller amount.
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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat’s Cheese

This Roasted Beet Salad with Goat’s Cheese makes a festive addition to any special gathering or holiday dinner! With the homemade balsamic honey dressing, this tastes like the ultimate gourmet salad.

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Recipe details

Prep 15 minutes mins

Cook 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Chilling 30 minutes mins

Total 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

Beets

  • 4-5 medium beets roasted (see this recipe for roasting instructions)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • salt & pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste

Salad

  • 1 (10-oz) bag arugula OR baby spinach OR mixed baby greens
  • ½ cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
  • 1 large apple cored and thinly sliced
  • 4 oz goat cheese OR Feta cheese, crumbled
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • cup thinly sliced red onion OR shallot

Instructions

  • Marinate beets: Peel and dice freshly roasted beets. Place in medium bowl and combine with 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and salt & pepper. Place in refrigerator until chilled.

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  • Make dressing: Once beets are ready, make dressing by whisking together all dressing ingredients until smooth.

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  • Assemble: Place salad ingredients in a large salad bowl (see notes if you want to keep cheese from turning pink), add marinated beets and pour over dressing. Gently toss to coat all ingredients with dressing. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Ingredient notes

  • Salad greens: I used a mix of arugula and baby spinach, but pretty much any dark leafy salad greens are delicious here. Baby greens are usually milder and softer, so go for these if you can.
  • Beets: Roasting your own is easy and delicious, but you can also buy already cooked beets and use them in the salad without losing too much flavor.
  • Pecans: Walnuts make for a great alternative. Feel free to leave out the nuts entirely if you need to skip them, or replace them with toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds if you tolerate those.
  • Apple: I prefer to use sweeter Gala apples in this salad. Whatever you decide to use, make sure your apples are firm and crisp.
  • Red onion: Shallot is a great substitute, or just leave it out if you’re not a fan of onion.
  • Dried cranberries: I love these in the salad, but they are not a must. Dried cherries are also delicious!
  • Cheese: Feta cheese or goat’s cheese are my favorite for this salad. But my husband also really enjoys it with blue cheese, so that’s a great way to switch things up if you enjoy the taste of blue cheese.
  • Dijon mustard: If you don’t keep Dijon mustard on hand, feel free to opt for yellow mustard. The taste is a little different, but still delicious.
  • Dried thyme: Feel free to leave out the thyme if you don’t keep this in your pantry. Italian seasoning would be a suitable substitute, but will yield a slightly different taste.

Recipe tips

  • If you’re using pre-cooked beets, just let them sit in the fridge in the balsamic marinade for 15-30 minutes before using in the salad.
  • To keep the cheese from turning pink, do not add it to the salad bowl with the other ingredients. Instead, sprinkle it on once the salad has been tossed. I only take the time to do this for photos, privately my kids think the pink cheese is the coolest thing ever ?
  • This makes a large salad for sharing. Make sure you use a very large salad bowl to comfortably hold all of the ingredients. Otherwise you’ll have a hard time tossing it.
  • Feel free to cut the ingredients in half, or to even quarter the recipe to yield a smaller amount.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 264mgPotassium: 347mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1105IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Suitable for: Vegetarian

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Traditional

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How many carbs in a beet salad with goat cheese? ›

Nutrition Facts
NutrientValue
Total Carbohydrates43g
Net carbs32g
Fiber12g
Sugar
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How to make beet root salad? ›

Roast until the beets are just tender when pierced with the point of a knife, about 1 1/4 hours. Unwrap the beets and let them cool. Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing. When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins.

How many carbs are in a roasted beet salad? ›

Calories in Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Calories183.1
Sodium139.3 mg
Potassium330.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate9.6 g
Dietary Fiber2.8 g
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How many calories in a pineapple beet and goat cheese salad? ›

There are 390 calories in 1 serving (439 g) of Boston Pizza Pineapple Beet and Goat Cheese Salad.

Can diabetics eat beet salad? ›

Are beets okay for a diabetes diet? Beets make a great addition to a diabetes diet not only because they are low in calories, but also since one cooked cup contains only 13g carbohydrate. Rich in fibre they can also help prevent surges in blood sugar levels.

Is beet salad good for diabetics? ›

Beets are rich in antioxidants and nutrients that have proven health benefits for everyone. Consuming beets appears to be especially beneficial for people living with diabetes. Beets can help lower the risk of complications that may arise from an unmanaged condition, including nerve damage and eye damage.

Is it better to roast or boil beets for salad? ›

The softest texture will be the boiled beets, the roasted beets will be tender, but will still have a little “bite” to them. The steamed beets will be somewhere in the middle. If using the beets in a salad, or serving them as a side dish, I prefer the roasted or steamed beets.

Why do you put vinegar in beets? ›

Beets are a weekly ritual around here. Usually we boil them and toss them in a sweet sour vinaigrette and keep them in the refrigerator to eat all week. The vinegar in the dressing "pickles" the beets, helping them last longer in the fridge.

How do you keep beets from bleeding in salad? ›

Add lemon or vinegar for vibrant beets

A simple trick to prevent your beets from bleeding color, according to The Spruce Eats, is to add a tablespoon of lemon or vinegar to the boiling water.

Do roasted beets have a lot of sugar? ›

It's true that beets do have more sugars than many other vegetables—about 8 grams in a serving of two small beets. But that's hardly the same as getting 8 grams of sugars from a cookie. "Beets are high in fiber, which traps the sugar and slows its absorption into the bloodstream," Linsenmeyer says.

How healthy are roasted beets? ›

Packed with nutrition, beets have antioxidants like betalains that fight cell damage and inflammation, potentially offering protection against cancer and heart disease. Health benefits of beets include more stamina during exercise, heart disease and stroke prevention, and lower blood pressure.

Can you eat beets on a low-carb diet? ›

Beets. Beets are another low-carb vegetable Sassos says is worth incorporating into your meals. Beets are especially a good source of potassium, a key nutrient for both heart health and the nervous system. It's also a good source of folate, which is important for cellular health.

How many calories in a goat's cheese and beetroot salad? ›

Goat's cheese salad with roasted beetroot
NutrientUnit
kcal672
fat53g
saturates14g
carbs22g
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Is Beet Salad good for you? ›

Beets are highly nutritious and loaded with health-promoting properties. They can support the health of your brain, heart, and digestive system, are a great addition to a balanced diet, boost athletic performance, help alleviate inflammation, and possibly slow the growth of cancer cells.

How healthy is beet salad? ›

For the Salad

Beets are an incredibly nutritious ingredient, meaning beet salads are good for you. They taste earthy with a hint of sweetness and are rich in vitamin C, fiber, and folate. Beet lovers rejoice with my Beet Hummus. Arugula.

Is goat cheese good for low-carb diet? ›

Goat cheese is an excellent choice for someone following the keto diet. It contains 0 carbs, making it a great way to hit your macros — 1 ounce (oz) of goat cheese also offers 103 calories, 8 g of fat, and 6 g of protein, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Are beets good for a low-carb diet? ›

Beets. Beets are another low-carb vegetable Sassos says is worth incorporating into your meals. Beets are especially a good source of potassium, a key nutrient for both heart health and the nervous system. It's also a good source of folate, which is important for cellular health.

Are beets high in carbs? ›

Is beetroot high in carbs? At 13g per serving, beets are considered to be on the higher side of the carb scale. If you're trying to keep your carbs low, you may want to consume them in moderation.

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