Charred Beet and Goat Cheese Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

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An earthy beet salad with smoky charred edges, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds dressed in a tangy citrus vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired Halloween recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs medium beets, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss 3 halved medium beets with 1 tbsp olive oil and 1/4 tsp salt. Grill beets for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until edges are charred and beets are tender when pierced with a fork.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, toast 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until they pop and smell nutty. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
  4. Step 4: Arrange 4 cups mixed greens on a serving platter. Slice grilled beets into wedges and scatter over greens. Sprinkle 4 oz crumbled goat cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds on top.
  5. Step 5: Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette evenly over the salad just before serving.

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