Best 4 Beet And Radicchio Salad With Goat Cheese And Pistachios Recipes

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**Culinary Symphony of Flavors: Beet and Radicchio Salad with Goat Cheese and Pistachios**

Welcome to a culinary symphony of flavors, where the earthy sweetness of beets harmonizes with the bitter edge of radicchio, complemented by the creamy tang of goat cheese and the nutty crunch of pistachios. This vibrant salad is a delightful dance of textures and tastes, perfect for a light lunch or as a refreshing side dish. With its vibrant colors and distinct flavors, this salad is not only visually appealing but also a nutritional powerhouse, packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

**Explore Variations and Expand Your Palate**

This versatile recipe offers endless opportunities for customization. Experiment with different greens, such as arugula or spinach, to add a peppery or milder flavor profile. Swap goat cheese for feta or blue cheese to create a bolder or more pungent experience. Craving a touch of sweetness? Add a drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze to balance the bitterness of the greens. For a vegetarian twist, substitute roasted chickpeas or lentils for the goat cheese. With each variation, you'll embark on a new culinary adventure, discovering fresh layers of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



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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

4 medium beets - scrubbed, trimmed and cut in half
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby salad greens
½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces goat cheese

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 GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH PISTACHIOS



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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Nut     Vegetable     Roast     Christmas     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Pistachio     Beet     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large red beets (1 2/3 lb without greens)
2 large golden beets (1 lb without greens)
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup pistachio oil
4 oz soft mild goat cheese
3 tablespoons salted shelled pistachios (not dyed red), coarsely chopped
1 oz mâche (also called lamb's lettuce), trimmed (4 cups)
Special Equipment
a 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter (without handle; at least 2 inches high)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Separately wrap red and golden beets tightly in double layers of foil and roast in middle of oven until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Unwrap beets.
  • While beets are cooling slightly, whisk together shallot, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a stream, whisking.
  • When beets are cool enough to handle, slip off and discard skins. Separately cut red and golden beets into 1/4-inch dice and put in separate bowls. Add 2 1/2 tablespoons dressing to each bowl and toss to coat.
  • Place cookie cutter in center of 1 of 8 salad plates. Put one eighth of red beets in cutter and pack down with your fingertips. Crumble 2 teaspoons goat cheese on top, then one eighth of golden beets, packing them down. Gently lift cutter up and away from stack. Make 7 more servings in same manner. Drizzle each plate with 1 teaspoon dressing and scatter with some pistachios.
  • Toss mâche with just enough remaining dressing to coat and gently mound on top of beets. Serve immediately.

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound beets, ends trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/3 cup pine nuts
4 ounces goat cheese
4 cups baby greens
4 cups baby spinach
Tarragon Dressing, recipe follows
4 very thin slices red onion, separated
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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 AND RADICCHIO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND PISTACHIOS



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Categories     Salad     Carrot

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds red beets, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon
1 head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)
1 large head endive, cut into bite-size pieces (about 2 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
4 ounces bucheron or other goat cheese, cut into cubes
2/3 cup shelled, toasted pistachios, coarsely chopped.

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil. 2. In a large bowl, toss together the beets, 2 tablespoons oil, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, and some salt and pepper. Arrange beets in a single layer on baking sheet and cover with foil. Bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake until tender and golden around edges, about 30 minutes more. Cool; transfer to a small bowl. 3. With mortar and pestle, or the back of a knife, mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon salt to form a paste. In a small bowl, whisk together with remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar, then remaining 6 tablespoons oil and the tarragon. Season with pepper and additional salt, if necessary. 4. Toss beets with 2 tablespoons of the vinaigrette. In a large bowl, combine radicchio, endive and parsley. Toss with remaining vinaigrette. Add beets and goat cheese, and toss gently. Serve garnished with pistachios. Yield: 6 appetizer-size servings.

Tips:

- To save time, use pre-cooked beets. You can find them in the refrigerated section of most grocery stores. - If you can't find radicchio, you can substitute another bitter green, such as arugula or escarole. - To make the goat cheese dressing, you can use a food processor or blender. - If you don't have pistachios, you can substitute another nut, such as walnuts or almonds. - For a vegan version of this salad, omit the goat cheese and use a plant-based dressing.

Conclusion:

This beet and radicchio salad is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy these two winter vegetables. The goat cheese dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor, while the pistachios add a crunchy texture. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also a great side dish for roasted chicken or fish.

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