Kalamazoo-Inspired Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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This vibrant salad features roasted beets and creamy goat cheese, highlighting fresh regional produce with a balsamic vinaigrette inspired by Kalamazoo’s local flavors. This American-inspired salad recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs fresh beets, peeled and quartered, 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 280 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: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 medium beets (about 1 lb) fresh beets, peeled and quartered
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
5 cups mixed baby greens
4 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 4 peeled and quartered medium beets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 2: While beets roast, whisk together 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl until emulsified.
Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 5 cups mixed baby greens with the warm roasted beets, gently tossing to combine.
Step 4: Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss lightly to coat.
Step 5: Top the salad with 4 oz crumbled goat cheese and 1/3 cup toasted chopped walnuts before serving.