By Biggi | September 24, 2025

Beet and Goat Cheese Balsamic Salad

Cuisine	Diets	Course	Servings
	PHD Vegetarian	Salads

Ingredients/Zutaten

4 - 5 medium beets (any color)

Olive oil

2 cups arugula

1/2 shallot, thinly sliced

1/2 green apple, thinly sliced

1/4 cup walnuts, toasted

2 oz. goat cheese, torn

Balsamic Vinegar

Sea salt, large flakes

Black pepper, fresh ground

Instructions/Zubereitung

1. Preheat oven to 400° F.
2. Wrap each beet in a piece of aluminum foil, drizzle generously with olive oil, and add pinches of salt and pepper.
3. Place beets on baking sheet and roast for 40 to 90 minutes, or until soft and fork-tender. (Exact time depends on size and freshness of the beets.)
4. Remove beets from oven and aluminum foil, and allow to cool.
5. Meanwhile, roast the walnuts.
6. Once the beets are cool to the touch, remove the skins. (Try holding under running cold water to slide the skins off.)
7. Place beets in the fridge to chill until ready to use.

1. Slice the beets into 14 inch think rounds.
2. Mix beets, greens, shallots, apples, walnuts, and cheese.
3. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper to taste.