Easy Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese and Slivered Almonds

Elevate your festive spread with our Easy Christmas Roasted Beet Salad – a colorful symphony that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious! These roasted ruby-red beets take center stage, creating a vibrant canvas for your holiday table. With the festive hues of red beets, green arugula, and golden slivered almonds, this Christmas salad recipe is a celebration of flavors and a feast for the eyes that will make your holiday spread merry and bright!

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Picture this: tender roasted beets, like little bites of earthy bliss, mingle with the peppery dance partners of baby arugula. But wait, there’s more! Crunch into the symphony of toasted almonds, adding a delightful nutty crunch, and savor the creamy encore of crumbled goat cheese. It’s a flavor rollercoaster you won’t want to end!

What are the health benefits of beet salad?

This Easy Roasted Beet Salad recipe isn’t just a treat for your taste buds; it’s a nutritional powerhouse with numerous health benefits:

1. Rich in Nutrients: Beets are packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including folate, potassium, and vitamin C. These nutrients support overall health and contribute to a well-balanced diet.
2. Antioxidant Boost: Beets are loaded with antioxidants, which help combat oxidative stress in the body. Antioxidants play a crucial role in reducing inflammation and supporting heart health.
3. Heart-Friendly Ingredients: The combination of beets, olive oil, and almonds contributes to heart health. Beets may help lower blood pressure, while olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats, and almonds offer heart-protective nutrients.
4. Bone Health: The salad’s ingredients, such as arugula and almonds, contain calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong and healthy bones.
5. Dietary Fiber: This salad is a good source of dietary fiber, thanks to the beets, arugula, and almonds. Fiber promotes digestive health, helps regulate blood sugar levels, and contributes to a feeling of fullness.
6. Protein and Good Fats: Goat cheese and almonds add protein and healthy fats to the mix, supporting satiety and providing a balanced nutritional profile.
7. Weight Management: The combination of fiber, protein, and healthy fats can aid in weight management by promoting a feeling of fullness and reducing overall calorie intake.

Remember, incorporating a variety of colorful vegetables, like those in this salad, into your diet is a fantastic way to ensure you’re getting a wide range of nutrients for overall well-being.

Why I love this recipe

Besides the obvious health benefits, what makes me adore this salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. The earthiness of roasted beets, the peppery kick from arugula, the crunch of toasted almonds, and the creaminess of goat cheese – it’s a harmonious symphony in every bite. Plus, it’s a showstopper at any gathering, adding a pop of color to your table.

RELATED: Classic French Tuna Nicoise Salad with Dijon Dressing – This classic French salad is a vibrant and healthy ensemble of fresh ingredients that will transport your taste buds to a coastal paradise. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress.

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Ingredients for Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese

Here’s what you’ll need to create this delicious Roasted Beet Salad with Balsamic Dressing:

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Here’s how to make a Roasted Beet Salad

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast the beets for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a knife. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 2: While the beets are roasting, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Once the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and cut them into slices. Toss with half of the vinaigrette.

Step 4: Arrange the arugula on a serving platter and top with the beets, almonds, and goat cheese. Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Step 5: Serve warm or at room temperature.

Make this Roasted Beet Salad, then check out my other recipes that use my balsamic salad dressing such as: Blueberry, Apple, Cranberry and Kale Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette,  

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TIPS AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Read on for tips and substitution ideas on how to make this recipe, such as how to customize this salad, and how to store this salad.

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Other Christmas salad recipes to try

• Pomegranate and Apple Green Christmas Salad
• Blueberry, Apple, Cranberry and Kale Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette
• The Best Tomato and Green Bean Salad with Feta

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