Beet Salad With Goat Cheese and Walnuts

Annacia's Note:

Combine the strong flavors of beets and goat cheese for a delicious and different salad. Boost the rich flavor of the nuts by toasting them in the oven until golden.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 8 ¼ ounces can tiny whole beets , chilled
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley
• 1⁄8; teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing (bottled reduced-fat or fat-free balsamic)
• 4 cups mixed baby greens
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts , toasted
• 1 ounce semi-soft goat cheese , crumbled (chevre)

Directions:

1. Drain and cut up beets.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cut-up beets, basil, and pepper.
3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the salad dressing; toss to coat.
4. Arrange greens on 2 salad plates; sprinkle with remaining dressing.
5. Top with beet mixture, walnuts, and goat cheese.

Reviews

[Dreamer in Ontario]

I loved this beet salad. My favourite flavour was the fresh basil from my garden. I didn't really measure the walnuts so I probably used a bit more than 2 tbsp. Thanks for a delicious lunch. Made for Ramadan tag.

[smellyvegetarian]

I have made the beet/cheese/nut salad many times before, but this really stands out because of the fresh basil. YUM! I used fresh roasted beets butr otherwise followed the recipe to a T. Thanks!! Made for PRMR tag.

[awalde]

Beautifund and tasty salad! We used parsley and basil and fresh cheese instead of goat cheese.
The roasted walnuts are a good choice for the topping. I used some "wild" ones, they are more tasty!
Thanks a lot for the recipe we all enjoyed it very much. If available next time I will use goat cheese.