Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium beets, tops removed, leaving 1/4-inch of stems; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Generous seasoning freshly ground pepper; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups mixed greens, such as romaine, Boston, and green leaf lettuces, or mesclun; 2 cups arugula, torn into small pieces; 1 scallion, very thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chilled crumbled goat cheese, such as Montrachet; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Servings: persons

6 medium beets, tops removed, leaving 1/4-inch of stems
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Generous seasoning freshly ground pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups mixed greens, such as romaine, Boston, and green leaf lettuces, or mesclun
2 cups arugula, torn into small pieces
1 scallion, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup chilled crumbled goat cheese, such as Montrachet
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

1
Scrub the beets very well.
2
Fill a 3-quart saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil.
3
Cook the beets until tender when pierced with sharp knife, about 45 to 60 minutes.
4
Drain well and let cool.
5
Slip the skins off the beets.
6
Dice the beets and place in a bowl.
7
To make the dressing: whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and oil.
8
Pour a few tablespoons of the dressing on the beets and toss.
9
Just before serving, combine the greens, arugula, and scallion in a large bowl.
10
Pour on most of the remaining dressing and toss.
11
Add more if needed.
12
Place the greens on 4 salad plates.
13
Spoon on a mound of beets.
14
Sprinkle with goat cheese and walnuts.
15
Serve immediately.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 medium beets, tops removed, leaving 1/4-inch of stems, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts

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