How to Make Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Roasted beet salad with goat cheese is a delicious and colorful dish that is perfect for any time of year. This salad combines the earthy flavors of roasted beets with the tanginess of goat cheese, and the crunch of walnuts, all topped off with a balsamic vinaigrette. It's a simple recipe that makes a big impact, both in flavor and presentation.

The star of this dish is, of course, the beets. Roasting beets brings out their natural sweetness and intensifies their flavor, making them a...

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Ingredients

  • 5 medium beets
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 (4 ounce) log goat cheese, cut into small medallions
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
  • 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds, or to taste (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Drizzle beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a large baking dish.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until beets are easily pierced with a knife, 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on size.
  • Remove beets from the oven and let cool slightly. Unwrap, reserving any juice that is in the aluminum foil. Peel beets under warm water, cut into cubes, and place in a bowl.
  • Place egg, flour, and bread crumbs into 3 separate dishes. Season all 3 with salt and pepper.
  • Toss each goat cheese medallion in egg to coat, move to flour and coat then toss in bread crumbs, coating both sides evenly. Transfer medallions to a plate and place in the refrigerator to firm up, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat canola oil over medium heat in a frying pan until it sizzles. Place goat cheese medallions in hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute per side. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Place a bed of mixed greens on a serving platter and top with beets and goat cheese medallions. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Drizzle with balsamic dressing and reserved beet juice.
  • Nutrition

    853 cal.

    • Total Fat: 74g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 104mg
    • Sodium: 497mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 657mg