Here is a fresh, vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired recipe for Beet, Goat & Walnut Salad — earthy, creamy, crunchy, and beautifully balanced. 🥗💜🥜🧀
💜 Beet, Goat & Walnut Salad
A colorful, antioxidant-rich salad with roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy honey-lemon dressing.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Salad
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3 medium beets (red or golden)
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½ cup goat cheese (crumbled)
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½ cup walnuts (toasted)
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1 cup arugula or mixed greens
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½ small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
For the Dressing
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3 tbsp olive oil
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional but recommended)
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1 tsp honey
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½ tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
🍽️ Instructions
1. Cook or Roast the Beets
Option A — Roast (Best Flavor):
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Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F)
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Wrap each beet in foil and place on a tray
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Roast for 45–60 minutes until soft
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Cool slightly, then peel and dice or slice
Option B — Boil (Faster):
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Boil beets for 30–40 minutes
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Cool, peel, and slice/dice
2. Toast the Walnuts
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In a dry pan, toast walnuts for 2–3 minutes
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Keep stirring so they don’t burn
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Let them cool
3. Prepare Dressing
Whisk together:
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Olive oil
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Lemon juice
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Balsamic vinegar
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Honey
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Dijon
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Salt & pepper
Taste and adjust sweetness/acidity if needed.
4. Assemble the Salad
In a bowl or plate:
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Spread arugula/mixed greens
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Add sliced beets
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Top with goat cheese crumbles
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Sprinkle toasted walnuts
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Add thin onion slices
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Drizzle dressing generously
🌿 Optional Add-Ons
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Orange segments 🍊
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Avocado slices 🥑
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Pomegranate seeds ❤️
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Feta cheese instead of goat cheese
😋 Serve With
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Grilled chicken
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Salmon
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Crusty bread
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As a fresh appetizer or light lunch

