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A plate of Salad with Beets, Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts.

Fall Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese

Gluten free eaters need more plants in their diet for a healthy gut. Add this fall Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese to your menu.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Salad with Beets, Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Roasting Beets: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 108kcal
Author: Cinde Little

Ingredients

BEET SALAD

  • 4 small beets*
  • 4 cups greens (any soft lettuce combination)
  • ½ cup goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts , toasted (or pumpkin seeds)

SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

GARNISH

  • cilantro or mint leaves

Instructions

ROAST BEETS

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Wrap beets in a foil package and bake until tender, about 1 hour. Cool slightly, peel and cut into chunks. Set aside.

SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE

  • Whisk all ingredients in a small jar. Can be made in advance.

ASSEMBLE SALAD

  • In a large salad bowl toss lettuce using only as much vinaigrette as needed. Transfer to 4 plates.
  • Scatter beets and small bits of the goat cheese over the greens.
  • Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Garnish with cilantro or mint leaves if desired.

Notes

*Substitute canned beets for an easy version of this salad. Do try roasted beets in the fall, you won't be disappointed.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Fall Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese
Amount Per Serving (152 g)
Calories 108 Calories from Fat 55
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.06g9%
Saturated Fat 0.814g5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.685g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.335g
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 268mg12%
Potassium 57mg2%
Carbohydrates 11.9g4%
Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugar 7.52g8%
Protein 2.47g5%
Vitamin A 2574IU51%
Vitamin C 42.7mg52%
Calcium 61mg6%
Iron 1.82mg10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.