Description
Beet & Apple Salad With Balsamic Dressing is a vibrant and refreshing salad made with tender beets, crisp apples, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing. This colorful dish is perfect for light lunches, elegant side dishes, or holiday meals.
Ingredients
- 3 medium beets
- 2 apples, thinly sliced
- 5 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Roast or boil the beets until tender.
- Allow the beets to cool, then peel and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the apples and prepare the mixed greens.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the mixed greens into a large serving bowl.
- Add the sliced beets and apples over the greens.
- Sprinkle goat cheese and chopped walnuts or pecans over the salad.
- Drizzle the balsamic dressing over everything and toss gently before serving.
Notes
- Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith apples provide the best crisp texture.
- Feta or blue cheese can replace goat cheese for a different flavor.
- Dried cranberries or pomegranate seeds add extra sweetness and color.
- Candied pecans create additional crunch and richness.
- Keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain fresh greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
