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 mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: French
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Scott Groth
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
For the Classic Dijon Vinaigrette
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!
Calories: 114kcal