Roasted Beet and Blue Cheese Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-04 · Updated 2026-07-04

Earthy roasted beets paired with tangy blue cheese and a creamy white balsamic vinaigrette make a beautifully balanced salad. This Mediterranean-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs red 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 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.

Ingredients

• 4 medium, peeled and quartered red beets
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup, crumbled blue cheese
• 1/4 cup, toasted and chopped walnuts
• 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 4 peeled and quartered medium red beets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
2. Step 2: While beets roast, prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together 3 tbsp white balsamic vinegar, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp honey, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, combine 4 cups mixed salad greens with the warm roasted beets.
4. Step 4: Drizzle the white balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese and 1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts evenly over the top.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately to enjoy the vibrant red, white, and blue colors and the balance of earthy, tangy, and creamy flavors.