Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious salad that combines earthy flavors with a delightful crunch? Look no further than the Beet and Brown Rice Salad with Goat Cheese. This vibrant salad features roasted beets, chewy brown rice, tangy goat cheese, and a refreshing lemon-tahini dressing. With its beautiful presentation and burst of flavors, this salad is perfect for a light lunch, a healthy side dish, or a colorful addition to your next potluck.
In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. For a vegan version, simply omit the goat cheese and use a plant-based dressing. For a gluten-free option, use quinoa or another gluten-free grain instead of brown rice. And for a lower-carb alternative, reduce the amount of brown rice or replace it with a low-carb vegetable like cauliflower rice.
No matter how you choose to prepare it, the Beet and Brown Rice Salad with Goat Cheese is a delicious and versatile dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
MARINATED BEET SALAD WITH WHIPPED GOAT CHEESE
It's easy to make a pretty good beet salad, but this one makes the leap into greatness. After decades of kitchen experiments, the chef and beet maven Andrew Carmellini shared how to elevate both elements: marinate the beets, then season and whip the goat cheese. Feel free to cook the beets on a grill instead of in the oven if you've got a fire going. Young beets, juicy and tender enough to bite into, can be used instead of the thick-skinned, mature kind. But do not roast: Steam them just until tender.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare the beets: Place a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 degrees. Place a sheet pan underneath to catch any drips from the beets.
- Trim the greens, tops and stems from the beets. Wash thoroughly and wrap in aluminum foil packages, about 4 beets per package. Place the packages directly on the oven rack and bake until beets are easily pierced by a fork or knife, 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on size. (No need to unwrap the beets to test them.)
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine shallots, oil, vinegar and a lavish sprinkling of salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Remove beets from oven and carefully open packages to let the steam escape. Let cool at least 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Unwrap beets and use a peeler or your fingers to remove any tough skin. Dice beets neatly into bite-size pieces. Add to bowl with shallot mixture, mix well and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Stir occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a toaster oven or 350-degree oven, toast nuts until golden, about 5 minutes. If unsalted, sprinkle with salt. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
- Prepare the goat cheese: In a bowl, mix or whisk all ingredients together until smooth. Keep whipping until cheese is fluffy and soft. Taste and season with additional vinegar and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To serve, pile beets on a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon remaining dressing over the top. Spoon dollops of goat cheese mixture on and around the beets, then tuck in herbs and/or greens. Sprinkle with nuts and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 165, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 369 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams
BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wash and dry the beets and trim off the ends. Take a large sheet of aluminum foil, 12 by18, and double it over. Put the beets in the middle, drizzle with olive oil and season with the salt and pepper. Bring the sides of the foil up around the beets to make a pouch. Put in the hot oven and bake until the beets are tender, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool. When cool enough to handle, gently peel off the skin and slice into julienne pieces, about 2 inches long by 1/2-inch thick. Chill until ready to use.
- Lightly toast the pine nuts in a small saute pan over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate or small bowl and cool. Slice the goat cheese into 1/2-inch rounds and press the pine nuts onto both sides. Chill until service.
- When ready to serve, lightly toss the baby greens and the spinach together in a large bowl and dress the edge of your serving bowl with 1/4 cup of the Tarragon Dressing. Toss the greens and then top with the beets and the goat cheese rounds. Drizzle with additional dressing and serve immediately.
- In a small bowl or glass jar, combine all the ingredients, except the olive oil. Whisk until well h well combined, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil. This recipe works really well with a stick blender.
BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
This is a delicious and easy salad which takes little time and is a great meatless main course. It uses beets, goat cheese, candied walnuts and baby greens. For a main dish salad, add chicken. Feel free to include more of your favorite vegetables too.
Provided by Donna
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place beets into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then cook for 20 to 30 minutes, until tender. Drain and cool, then cut in to cubes.
- While the beets are cooking, place the walnuts in a skillet over medium-low heat. Heat until warm and starting to toast, then stir in the maple syrup. Cook and stir until evenly coated, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice concentrate, balsamic vinegar and olive oil to make the dressing.
- Place a large helping of baby greens onto each of four salad plates, divide candied walnuts equally and sprinkle over the greens. Place equal amounts of beets over the greens, and top with dabs of goat cheese. Drizzle each plate with some of the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 107.5 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
BEET AND BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Beets give a dramatic hue to a brown-rice salad, which is sprinkled with goat cheese, pine nuts, and parsley.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in rice, bay leaf, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cover. Reduce heat to low; simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered.
- Meanwhile, toast pine nuts in oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until nuts are just browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer nuts with a slotted spoon to a small bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add onions and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 8 minutes. Add beets and 1 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until beets are tender, about 25 minutes (if beets stick to skillet, add up to 1/4 cup water).
- Remove bay leaf from rice. Stir rice, half of pine nuts, the lemon zest, and parsley into beet mixture. Transfer to a platter. Top with remaining pine nuts and the goat cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Cholesterol 7 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 7 g, Sodium 591 g
WARM BEET AND LENTIL SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400. Toss the beets with 3 tablespoons olive oil in a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the nuts with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Cut the goat cheese into 4 even rounds. Press the cut sides in the nuts and set aside. Warm the lentils in the microwave or in a saucepan and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 10 minutes, and transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Add the shallot to the pan drippings and cook for 20 seconds. Remove from the heat; whisk in the vinegar and sugar.
- Remove the beets from the oven and warm the nut-crusted goat cheese on the hot roasting pan. Toss the frisee with the bacon and dressing and divide among bowls. Top the salads with beets, lentils and a round of goat cheese. Drizzle with more olive oil.
- Per serving: Calories 482; Fat 39 g (Saturated 12 g); Cholesterol 42 mg; Sodium 571 mg; Carbohydrate 19 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 15 g
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks and carrots and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Increase the heat to high; add 4 cups water, the cinnamon stick and lentils. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-high, cover and simmer until tender, 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, remove the Swiss chard stems; reserve 3 leaves and chop the rest. Place the whole leaves over the lentils, cover and wilt, 1 minute. Remove the chard and cover the lentils. Season the salmon with salt and pepper and wrap a wilted chard leaf around each fillet.
- Reserve about 1 cup lentils for another use. Stir the honey and lemon juice into the remaining lentils and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped chard. Place the wrapped salmon on top of the lentils, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the fish is just cooked through, 6 minutes.
- Remove the salmon and cut into pieces. (If the lentils are dry, add a splash of water.) Divide lentils among bowls and top with salmon.
- Per serving: Calories 510; Fat 20 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 70 mg; Sodium 357 mg; Carbohydrate 45 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 40 g
ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH SUMMER GREENS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Separately wrap the beets tightly in double layers of foil with the vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and thyme leaves, and season well with salt and pepper. Roast in the middle of the oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap the beets and allow to cool.
- To make the vinaigrette, whisk the lemon juice and shallots in a small bowl. Add the remaining olive oil in a steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.
- When the beets are cool enough to handle, slip off the skins and discard. Separately cut the golden and red beets into 1/2-inch dice and put in separate bowls. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the beets onto 6 salad plates. Toss the arugula with the vinaigrette to coat and gently mound on top of the beets. Crumble the goat cheese on top. Serve immediately.
BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel, rinse, and quarter or slice beets. Place in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water and the olive oil. Cook at a moderate boil, covered, until beets are tender, about 20 minutes. Add more water if pan dries out during cooking. When beets are done, uncover, raise heat to high, and cook until liquid is reduced to about 1/4 cup, then cool.
- Arrange greens on a platter. If beets are quartered, cut into small chunks. Combine cooking liquid of beets with salt, pepper, vinegar and tarragon. Taste, and add a little more olive oil or vinegar if necessary: mixture should be sharp.
- Put beets on greens and cheese on top, or alternate cheese and beets. Drizzle dressing over all, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
BEET AND BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
For those who taste buds are beet challenged, this is a nutty, refreshing take on beets. Shared with me by a friend (thanks, Chuff!)
Provided by crowmama
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil the water, add rice, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until transluscent. Add beets, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste) and pepper (to taste), and cover. Cook until beets are tender.
- Remove bay leaf from rice. Add the rice, pine nuts, parsley, and zest to the beets. Toss and transfer to serving plate. Top with crumbled goat cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.2, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 678.5, Carbohydrate 33.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.5
Tips:
- Choose fresh, vibrant beets. Look for beets that are firm and smooth, with no blemishes or bruises. The greens should be crisp and green.
- Roast the beets until they are tender and caramelized. This will bring out their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Use a variety of grains in your salad. Brown rice, quinoa, and farro are all good choices. You can also add some chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you could also try a yogurt-based dressing or a honey-mustard dressing.
- Top your salad with crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese. This will add a creamy, tangy flavor.
- Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. Either way, it's a delicious and healthy meal.
Conclusion:
Beet and brown rice salad with goat cheese is a flavorful, healthy, and versatile dish. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. With its colorful ingredients and delicious dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.
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