roasted beet, goat cheese, and pecan salad

Name: Roasted Beet, Goat Cheese and Pecan Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ## SALAD; 4 medium beets; 4 - 6 ounce(s) goat cheese; 1/2 - 3/4 cup(s) pecans, toasted and chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) extra virgin olive oil; 1 bag(s) Spring mix salad greens; ## DRESSING; 2 tablespoon(s) sherry wine vinegar; 2 tablespoon(s) orange juice; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) honey; 1/4 - 1/2 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil; - salt and pepper, to taste

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Amy Scotti

Monroe, NJ

Updated on Sep 29, 2010

I used to hate beets until I tasted fresh ones. This salad highlights the different textures of the ingredients as well as the sweetness of the beets. The dressing can be as sweet or as tart as you like. Yummy!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

This roasted beet, goat cheese, and pecan salad is filled with flavor and texture. The tender roasted beets have a naturally sweet flavor contrasted with the tangy goat cheese and vinaigrette dressing. Slightly fancy, this would be delicious as a starter for a special occasion meal. Add grilled chicken, and it can be a meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

SALAD
4 medium beets
4 - 6 ounces goat cheese
1/2 - 3/4 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 bag Spring mix salad greens
DRESSING
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/4 - 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make roasted beet, goat cheese, and pecan salad

Test Kitchen Tips

We could not find sherry wine vinegar and used red wine vinegar as a substitute.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Wash and dry the beets. Toss with oil and place on a cookie sheet with sides. Roast for 1 hour or until tender when pierced with the point of a knife. Let cool and peel (I use rubber gloves, they stain hands!). Dice beets into bite-size pieces. Set aside.

Step 2

Toast the pecans and roughly chop. Crumble the goat cheese.
Step 3

To make the dressing, whisk ingredients in a bowl. It should be tart-sweet. Adjust seasonings if needed.
Step 4

Arrange the spring mix in a bowl or serving plate. Top with diced beets, crumbled cheese, and toasted nuts.
Step 5

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly. Serve.
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