Best-Ever Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

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A vibrant salad where roasted beets and creamy goat cheese create the most satisfying 'best' balance of earthy and tangy flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beets, extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F; toss 1 lb peeled and cubed beets with 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
  2. Step 2: While beets roast, toast 1/2 cup walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned, then chop coarsely.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed baby greens with the roasted beets and toasted walnuts, then crumble 4 oz goat cheese over the top.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle with any remaining pan juices from the beets and toss gently until greens are evenly coated and flavors are harmonized.

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