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Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Enjoy this well balanced roasted beet salad with goat cheese any day of the week for a light lunch or starter salad for dinner. Hearty yet delicate and delicious.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

For the Classic Dijon Vinaigrette

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ Cup plus 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Pinch Kosher Salt
  • 1 Pinch Fresh Cracked Pepper

For the Beets

  • 4 Beets washed and trimmed
  • Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper

For the Salad

  • 2 teaspoon Shallot minced
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
  • 4 oz Goat Cheese Log Crumbled with a fork
  • 1 Bunch Watercress- good size bunch

Instructions

For the Classic Dijon Vinaigrette

  • Mix the mustard and red wine vinegar together in a bowl. Slowly add in the olive oil while whisking the mustard to combine. Add in the salt and pepper, mix and taste.

For the Beets

  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Wrap the beets in foil with some olive oil, salt and pepper. Close the foil packet, place on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Remove the beets and check for doneness by piercing with a paring knife. You should feel no resistance.
  • Allow the beet to cool and peel. Once peeled, slice or dice however you would like.

Bringing together the Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

  • Add the cooled, cut beets to a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the shallots and lemon juice. Stir lightly to incorporate. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
  • In another bowl, add in the watercress and 1 tablespoon classic dijon vinaigrette. Lightly toss to coat. Add more dressing sparingly if needed.
  • Add the beets to a plate with the watercress. Using a fork, make some goat cheese crumbles (described above) over the whole dish.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal