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This Roasted Beet Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts is easy to whip up, delicious, and absolutely perfect for fall.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Beets. Any variety (I used a combination of golden and red beets) You can also buy them pre-steamed and peeled at the grocery for a much quicker assembly!
- Extra Virgin olive oil.
- Kale.
- Goat cheese. The Honey Chèvre from Trader Joe’s is SO SO good!
- Walnuts.
For the Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- Extra Virgin Olive oil.
- Balsamic vinegar.
- Maple syrup.
- Dijon Mustard.
- Salt and Pepper.
Here’s Why You’ll Love this beet salad!
- Delicious!! First of all– have you ever had roasted beets? They are SO tasty. I could eat the entire pan in one sitting if you let me.
- Elegant yet easy. I love a dish that has an elegant feel but is also super easy. This salad with beets is always a crowd pleaser and perfect for the holidays!
- Healthy! Beets are loaded with nutrients and are actually considered a super food. They are full of vitamin C, folate, magnesium, potassium, and have also been said to decrease elevated blood pressure levels.
This salad recipe is perfect for holiday’s, Thanksgiving, dinner parties, etc. The Kale holds up so much longer than most other greens and gives it a nice crunch, so feel free to prepare a little ahead of time. I prefer it that way anyway so the kale can break down a little bit and not be so tough.
Can I use a different kind of green other than Kale?
You can absolutely serve with Arugula, Spinach, Spring Mix, etc., however, just keep in mind it will wilt pretty fast, so I would recommend assembling just before serving.
Other Salads Recipes to Try:
- Little Gem Salad with Radish and Lemon Vinaigrette
- Simple Arugula Endive Weeknight Salad
- Texas Bibb Salad
- Healthy Veggie Quinoa Salad
- Arugula Salad with Strawberries
- Summer Peach Salad with Avocado and Goat Cheese
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PrintRoasted Beet Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
This Roasted Beet Kale Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts is perfect for fall, thanksgiving, or any special occasion gathering. It’s easy yet elegant and so delicious!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 5-6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
- 6 medium sized beets, any variety (I used a combination of golden and red beets)
- 2–3 T olive oil
- 6 c kale, chopped
- 4 oz fresh soft goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 c toasted walnuts
Balsamic Vinaigrette:
- 1/2 c olive oil
- 1/4 c balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove the tops and the roots of the beets and peel each one with a vegetable peeler. Cut the beets into 1-2 inch chunks. Arrange onto sheet pan, toss with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Roast for 35-45 minutes, tossing halfway, until beets are fork tender.
- Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette by combing all ingredients in a mixing bowl or mason jar. Shake or whisk to combine; set aside.
- Place kale in a large serving bowl and drizzle with a few T olive oil. Using your hands, massage the kale for 30-45 seconds; set aside.
- To assemble, top kale with roasted beets, walnuts, and goat cheese. Add vinaigrette as desired. Enjoy!!
Notes:
*I like to roast my own beets, however, Trader Joe’s (and some other grocers) sell pre-steamed and peeled beets that make assembling this salad much quicker! Feel free to do whatever is best for you.
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