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roasted beet, goat cheese, and pecan salad

(8 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Amy Scotti
@absdvlsfan
Monroe, NJ

I used to hate beets until I tasted fresh ones. This salad highlights the different textures of the ingredients as well as the sweetness of the beets. The dressing can be as sweet or as tart as you like. Yummy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This roasted beet, goat cheese, and pecan salad is filled with flavor and texture. The tender roasted beets have a naturally sweet flavor contrasted with the tangy goat cheese and vinaigrette dressing. Slightly fancy, this would be delicious as a starter for a special occasion meal. Add grilled chicken, and it can be a meal.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(8 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For roasted beet, goat cheese, and pecan salad

  • SALAD
  • 4 md
    beets
  • 4 - 6 oz
    goat cheese
  • 1/2 - 3/4 c
    pecans, toasted and chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 bag
    Spring mix salad greens
  • DRESSING
  • 2 Tbsp
    sherry wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange juice
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    honey
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c
    extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make roasted beet, goat cheese, and pecan salad

Test Kitchen Tips
We could not find sherry wine vinegar and used red wine vinegar as a substitute.
  • Roast beets.
    1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash and dry the beets. Toss with oil and place on a cookie sheet with sides. Roast for 1 hour or until tender when pierced with the point of a knife. Let cool and peel (I use rubber gloves, they stain hands!). Dice beets into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
  • Chop toasted pecans.
    2
    Toast the pecans and roughly chop. Crumble the goat cheese.
  • Whisk salad ingredients in a bowl.
    3
    To make the dressing, whisk ingredients in a bowl. It should be tart-sweet. Adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Arrange lettuce, goat cheese, roasted beets, and pecans on a plate.
    4
    Arrange the spring mix in a bowl or serving plate. Top with diced beets, crumbled cheese, and toasted nuts.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad.
    5
    Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Serve.
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