Liberty Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A vibrant salad featuring roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and a zesty honey-lime dressing—named for the Liberty Boulevard in marathon routes. This American-inspired salad recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs mixed greens, beets, olive oil 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.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed greens
• 2 medium, peeled and diced beets
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup, crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup, toasted almonds
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 diced beets (about 1 cup) with 1 tsp olive oil and a pinch of salt on a baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and caramelized, then let cool.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp Dijon mustard in a small bowl until emulsified.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup roasted beets, 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese, and 1/4 cup toasted almonds.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat, ensuring every bite is coated. Season with salt and pepper if needed.