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Roasted Beet Salad

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salads•american•vegetarian, gluten-free, contains nuts
75 minutes•4 servings•

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beets – scrubbed (~7 medium beets)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts – toasted, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp shallot – finely minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper – freshly ground
  • 5 ounces baby arugula
  • 4 ounces goat cheese – crumbled
Roasted Beet Salad

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Scrub beets, trim stems to 0.5 inch, wrap tightly in foil, and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast 45–60 minutes until a knife slips into the center with little resistance. Cool 10–15 minutes, rub off skins with paper towels, cut into 0.5-inch wedges, and transfer to a large bowl.

2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 4–6 minutes; cool and chop.

3. In a jar or bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, shallot, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

4. Add the baby arugula to the bowl; drizzle about half the vinaigrette over the contents and gently toss to coat without breaking the pieces.

5. Divide among plates, scatter the toasted nuts, and sprinkle the goat cheese over the top. Drizzle with more vinaigrette to taste and serve at once.

Roasted Beet Salad balances earthy sweetness from slow-cooked beets with creamy, tangy bites of goat cheese and the peppery lift of arugula. A nutty crunch adds contrast, while a bright balsamic vinaigrette ties everything together with acidity and gloss. The result is a salad that eats like a composed dish—salty, sweet, tart, and texturally varied.

Beet salads appear across Europe and the Mediterranean, with roots in Eastern European beet cookery and French-Italian vinaigrette traditions. The modern pairing of roasted beets, goat cheese, arugula, and walnuts became a staple of American bistro menus in the late 20th century. It endures because the core elements harmonize naturally, showcasing seasonal produce with classic vinaigrette technique.