Description
A colorful and tangy-sweet gourmet side dish featuring roasted beets and creamy goat cheese, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 medium beets, washed and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
- Allow beets to cool, then peel and slice them.
- In a large bowl, toss the arugula with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange the arugula on a serving platter and top with sliced beets.
- Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and toasted walnuts over the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try using flavored goat cheese.
- Beets can be roasted a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg