Colorful Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A vibrant salad featuring roasted beets, mixed greens, and tangy goat cheese, finished with a simple balsamic dressing. This mediterranean-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 45 minutes pairs medium beets, olive oil, salt 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 350 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.

Ingredients

• 2 medium beets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup goat cheese
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 peeled and diced beets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
2. Step 2: While beets roast, whisk 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/2 cup olive oil to create the dressing.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese, and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
4. Step 4: Let roasted beets cool for 5 minutes, then add to the greens mixture. Toss with the dressing until evenly coated.