Description
A colorful Mediterranean salad combining earthy roasted beets, tangy goat cheese, and vibrant greens with a sweet-tangy balsamic-honey dressing. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
4 medium beets
4 cups mixed greens
8 oz goat cheese, crumbled or soft log
2 tbsp balsamic glaze
1 1/2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Roast beets in 350°F oven, wrapped in foil, until fork-tender (30–40 minutes)
Peel and dice beets into 1-inch cubes
Combine mixed greens with arugula (optional) and pecans in a large bowl
Whisk honey, balsamic glaze, and olive oil in a small jar
Season with salt and pepper to taste
Add beet cubes and crumbled goat cheese to greens
Drizzle dressing over the salad
Chill for 30 minutes before serving
Notes
Pre-cut beets from previous week’s meal to save time
Mix arugula into base greens for peppery contrast
Drizzle honey directly onto goat cheese for enhanced sweetness
Chill the bowl beforehand to maintain salad crispness
Avoid overcooking beets—check for doneness early
Dry greens thoroughly before assembling
Add nuts/seeds for texture balance
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg