**Beets and Goat Cheese on a Bed of Spinach: A Colorful and Flavorful Salad**
This vibrant and flavorful salad combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, the tangy creaminess of goat cheese, and the peppery freshness of spinach. With a simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The roasted beets provide a slightly caramelized sweetness, while the goat cheese adds a creamy richness. The spinach provides a bed of fresh, leafy greens, and the balsamic vinaigrette dressing brings everything together with its tangy sweetness. This salad is not only delicious, but also visually stunning, with the bright red beets, creamy goat cheese, and green spinach creating a colorful and inviting dish. It's a great option for a light lunch or dinner, and it's also perfect for potlucks and picnics. Additionally, this article also includes a recipe for a warm beet and goat cheese salad, which features roasted beets and goat cheese served over a bed of wilted spinach and dressed with a warm balsamic vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for a cold winter day, as the warm dressing and wilted spinach provide a comforting and hearty meal.
ROASTED BEET, SPINACH, AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH MAPLE GLAZED PECANS
Recipe for an elegant roasted beet salad with spinach, goat cheese, and maple glazed pecans.
Provided by Kit Graham
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small sauce pan over low heat, combine the maple syrup and pecans. Stir together to coat the pecans. Let cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Once the syrup has covered the nuts, and they have become fragrant, remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a large bowl and whisk together.
- Add the spinach to the bowl with the dressing and toss to combine.
- Plate the salads by scooping spinach onto a plate. Then top with beets, goat cheese, and the pecans. Serve immediately. If you are packing this for lunch, pack the dressing separately.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1121 kcal, Fat 81 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 948 mg, Carbohydrate 82 g, Sugar 42 g, Protein 32 mg
SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS
Here's a super easy salad that looks and tastes festive for the wonderful Christmas season, but is also wonderful all year round. Vinaigrette dressing coats the greens nicely. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until blended. , Place spinach in salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with beets, goat cheese and walnuts. If desired, sprinkle with additional pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BEET PIZZA WITH GOAT CHEESE, SPINACH AND WALNUTS
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a pizza stone or inverted baking sheet in the oven and preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Brush frozen pizza crust with oil. Top with spinach, goat cheese, Parmesan, walnuts and lemon zest. Bake directly on the pizza stone or baking sheet according to package directions, about 8 minutes.
- Top with basil leaves, drizzle with honey and olive oil and season generously with freshly ground black pepper.
SIMPLE BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE
Simple Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Spinach is healthy and delicious! Easy homemade salad dressing is made with lemon juice and olive oil. Great recipe to use boiled beets, roasted beets, or marinated beets.
Provided by Julia
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Add dressing ingredients to a medium size bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add baby spinach and diced cooked beets to a large bowl.
- Add the salad dressing and toss to combine.
- Top with toasted pine nuts and crumbled goat cheese. Season with extra black pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 208 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEET, SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE COUSCOUS
Make and share this Beet, Spinach and Goat Cheese Couscous recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 lunches
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the orange zest, juice and 7tbs water in a small pan and bring to the boil,.
- Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over it. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 minutes.
- Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beets and seasoning.
- Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette) then toss well.
- Pack into sealed containers with the spinach sat on top so it does not go soggy.
- When ready to eat, toss spinach through the rest of the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.4, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 328.7, Carbohydrate 93.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 29, Protein 22.6
ROASTED BEET, SPINACH & GOAT CHEESE MIX
This came from LCBO's Food and Drink magazine (Winter 2005). It's bright and colourful and very good. You could substitute canned beets in a pinch, but the roasted beets have a better taste and texture.
Provided by Just Call Me Martha
Categories Spinach
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut off beet stems and place beets in baking dish with water then season with the salt and pepper.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, then cool in pan.
- Peel beets and cut into halves or quarters, depending on size.
- In large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic for 1 minute.
- Add spinach and toss until the spinach wilts, then add beets and balsamic vinegar and mix, cooking until the beets are warm.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with goat cheese and torn basil leaves.
- This can be served warm as a side dish or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 160.7, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 13, Protein 3.4
BABY SPINACH WITH BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Place the baby spinach in a salad bowl. Add the balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently until well coated.
- Divide the spinach among 4 shallow bowls or salad plates. Top with the beet slices and sprinkle over the crumbled goat cheese. Serve.
- Cooking Beets
- To prepare the beets, trim all but about 1 inch of the stems. Rinse thoroughly under cold, running water.
- To boil beets, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add the beets and return the water to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the beets are tender when pierced with a thin, sharp knife, about 20 minutes for small beets, about 30 minutes for medium beets, and 45 minutes to 1 hour for large beets. Drain the beets and transfer them to a bowl of ice water until cool enough to handle.
- To bake beets, preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the beets in a small roasting pan and add 1/2 cup of water. Seal the pan tightly with foil and bake until the beets are tender when pierced with a thin, sharp knife, about 45 minutes for small beets, about 1 hour for medium beets, and about 1 1/4 hours for large beets (be careful when lifting the foil; don't get burned by the escaping hot steam). Remove the beets from the pan and let stand. When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to trim the ends and slip off their skins. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold.
- from aunt elsa's kitchen
- Beets retain better flavor when they are boiled or baked with their skins on, but peeling them after cooking can transfer all that beautiful color right to your hands, where it doesn't look so nice. Wear kitchen gloves when peeling and chopping beets.
SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BEETROOT VINAIGRETTE
I tried this salad in Rehoboth Beach, DE and vowed to duplicate it! It is so addicting with the crunchy sugared walnuts and creamy goat cheese. The vinaigrette is to die for. I don't even care for beets! Great for holiday dinners. A must try!
Provided by Nikki Miller
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the walnuts and sugar until walnuts are lightly browned and sugar is caramelized. Thoroughly coat the walnuts with the sugar.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the beets with cider vinegar, bouillon granules, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Gradually blend in the oil.
- In a large bowl, toss together the sugar-coated walnuts and spinach. Before serving, drizzle with the blended beat mixture, toss, and sprinkle with goat cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
BEET, SPINACH & GOAT'S CHEESE COUSCOUS
Perfect for packed lunches, this colourful, filling salad transports really well
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Lunch, Starter
Time 10m
Yield Makes 2 lunches
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put the orange zest, juice and 100ml water in a small pan and bring to the boil. Place the couscous in a medium bowl and pour the hot liquid over. Mix well, then cover and leave to absorb for 5 mins. Fluff up the grains with a fork, then add the walnuts, cheese, apricots, beetroot and seasoning. Mix the oil and lemon juice (or use your favourite bought vinaigrette), then toss well. Pack in two sealed containers, with the spinach sat on top (it won't go soggy when layered up this way). When ready to eat, toss the spinach through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.13 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right beets: Look for small to medium-sized beets with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid beets that are too large or have deep grooves, as they may be woody or tough.
- Roast the beets properly: To ensure evenly roasted beets, toss them in a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting. Roast them at a high temperature (400°F or 200°C) for about 30-40 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Use fresh, high-quality goat cheese: Goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy flavor to the dish. For the best results, use fresh goat cheese that is soft and spreadable.
- Wilt the spinach just before serving: Wilting the spinach helps to remove excess moisture and makes it more tender. To wilt the spinach, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the spinach. Cook, stirring constantly, until the spinach is just wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble the salad just before serving: This will help to prevent the beets from bleeding into the other ingredients and will keep the salad looking its best.
Conclusion:
This beet, goat cheese, and spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The roasted beets are sweet and earthy, the goat cheese is creamy and tangy, and the spinach is fresh and flavorful. The combination of these ingredients creates a salad that is both satisfying and refreshing.
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