Mixed Beet Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Mixed Beet Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing! Featuring tender roasted red and golden beets, peppery arugula or mixed greens, creamy crumbled goat cheese, and crunchy toasted pecans, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The star of the dish is the luscious maple Dijon dressing, made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, a hint of sweet maple syrup, and tangy Dijon mustard, perfectly tying the fresh ingredients together. Packed with nutrients and beautifully colorful, this show-stopping salad is ideal as a light lunch, an impressive dinner party starter, or a wholesome side dish. Plus, with simple preparation steps and a make-ahead option for the roasted beets, it’s as convenient as it is delicious. Try this mixed beet salad recipe today for an irresistible blend of flavors in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 3 medium Red beets
- 3 medium Golden beets
- 4 cups Arugula or mixed greens
- 0.5 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
- 0.33 cup Pecans (toasted and chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Wash the red and golden beets thoroughly. Trim off the tops and roots, and wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
Step 3
Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Step 4
Once the beets are cool enough to handle, unwrap them and rub the skins off using a paper towel. Slice the beets into wedges and set aside.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
In a large salad bowl, add the arugula or mixed greens, roasted beet wedges, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted pecans.
Step 7
Drizzle the maple Dijon dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mixed Beet Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1160.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1386.4 |
| Total Fat 95.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2484.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 71.4g | |
| Protein 39.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 483.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3284.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories