Best-Ever Roasted Beetroot Salad

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A vibrant salad featuring roasted beets, tangy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts, dressed with a honey-balsamic glaze for that 'best' balance of flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beetroot, walnuts, goat cheese 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 320 calories and feeds 2, 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 2 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss 2 cups diced beetroot with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized around the edges.
  2. Step 2: While beets roast, toast 1/4 cup chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden, stirring constantly.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl until emulsified. Add 1 tbsp olive oil slowly while whisking to create a smooth dressing.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 4 cups mixed greens on a serving platter. Top with warm roasted beets, 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle with the balsamic-honey dressing just before serving, ensuring each bite has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors.

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