Roasted Golden Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

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Are you a beet lover?  I am.  It’s right up there with broccoli and asparagus – many have very strong feelings one way or another.  Roasted beets have a very mild flavor – many thinks of beets just as the pickled kind.  Which I love too.  This Golden Beet and Goat Cheese Salad is perfect for dinner during these hot days of summer.

If you haven’t tried roasted beets, and especially golden beets, this is a great recipe to start with.  It’s a great addition to a salad to make it more of a full meal instead of just a side dish.  And adding goat cheese – so, so good.  This recipe is one of the best ways to enjoy your garden harvest of beets! You may make this roasted golden beet salad can be made into a vegan salad by simply excluding the goat cheese.

You are going to love this Roasted Golden Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

 

Are golden beets as good as red beets?

Golden beets are sweeter than red beets. You’ll usually find golden beets used in recipes like this roasted golden beet and goat cheese salad.  Golden beets tend to pair well with a balsamic glaze or vinegar. Even though golden beets and red beets have a color difference, they both provide you with the same number of vitamins and minerals.

 

How do you eat golden beets?

You’ll need to peel the thin skin off the beets before eating them. You can peel the golden beets easily with a vegetable peeler while raw.  Or if you roast the beets until they’re tender and rub the skin off using a thick paper towel.

I suggest you peel the skin off your raw golden beets for this roasted golden beet and goat cheese salad recipe.

Is it better to boil or roast beets?

You’ll want to roast beets for my recipe as that is what will make the perfect textured beets for my roasted golden beet and goat cheese salad. Simply preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and cook your golden beets with thyme, olive oil, and salt to taste, until they’re fork-tender with a slightly brown color to them.

Sometimes boiling beets can make them very spongy and will loose their flavor.

Can you eat beet skin after roasting?

You can eat beet skin after roasting. While my recipe does call for peeled and chopped golden beets, you may leave the skin on your beets and eat them with the skin on. This will provide a different texture and more fiber content for your roasted golden beets and goat cheese salad recipe.  This is kind of your preference.

What cheese is good with beets?

This salad calls for goat cheese because goat cheese is the best type of cheese to go with beets. Goat cheese can calm the earthly flavor of golden beets to help balance out the flavors in this flavor-packed salad.

Now that you know all there is to know about golden beets and this yummy salad, it’s time to gather the ingredients listed below and start making your golden beet salad for your next evening meal.

Roasted Golden Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Ingredients: 

• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 medium golden beets, peeled and chopped
• 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• Sea salt, to taste
• 2 C cherry or grape tomatoes halved
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 C baby arugula
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ C pistachios, chopped
• 3 oz. creamy goat cheese, crumbled
• 3 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat® baking mat.
2. Toss the chopped golden beets with one tablespoon olive oil and fresh thyme. Season with salt, to taste. Place in the pre-heated oven and roast until the beets are fork-tender and slightly browned, approximately 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
3. Whisk the remaining olive oil with the balsamic vinegar and minced garlic in a small bowl. Season with salt, to taste. Transfer dressing to an airtight serving container and set aside.
4. Add the tomatoes, red onion, and baby arugula to a large salad bowl or serving platter.
5. Top with the roasted beets, pistachios, goat cheese, and fresh basil. Serve immediately with the balsamic dressing on the side.

Another great addition to this salad – sprinkle in a handful of baby spinach.  Not only does it add a bit of healthiness but makes it pretty too.

Enjoying This Roasted Golden Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

Do you enjoy a great salad as a meal?  Salads like these are great for meal planning for a few days.  Always have the salad dressing on the side.

 

Here’s a few more salad ideas, some being great as a meal on their own – or add as a side dish with a great grilled steak or BBQ chicken.

 

Farm Fresh Greek and Steak Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Easy Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Broccoli and Bacon Salad

Two Simple Caprese Salad Ideas on a Skewer

 

What’s your favorite summer meal? 

 

 

 

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