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Beet Goat Cheese Salad

Published: Jul 17, 2022 by Bowl Me Over · 33 Comments

Full of delicious flavors and crunch this is a delicious side salad!
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Filled with great flavor, this delicious Beet Goat Cheese Salad is a great combination of crunch, creaminess and sweet flavor!

Next time try this Garden Salad Recipe!

Roasted beet goat cheese salads on plates.
Beet Goat Cheese Salad
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Why you'll love this recipe

✔️ Loaded with fruits and vegetables.

✔️ Filled with amazing flavor!

✔️ Purchase pre-roasted beets and this is a simple salad! It's easier to make than you think!

Ingredients

  • roasted beets
  • olive oil
  • oranges
  • shelled pistachios
  • goat cheese
  • salad greens
  • salt and pepper
  • champagne vinegar
  • honey
  • shallot

Instructions

Segmented oranges on plate.
Peel the oranges and remove the segments.
  1. Shell the pistachios.
  2. Segment the oranges. Begin by cutting off the top and bottom off so they stood upright easily.
  3. Then working around the orange, cut off the peel and white pith of the orange.
  4. Next carefully cut out each segment of the orange. Save the pulp for juice for the dressing.
  5. Arrange your greens, oranges, beets, pistachios and crumbled goat cheese.
  6. Whisk together the salad dressing ingredients. Dress the salad, serve and enjoy!

Instructions to roast beets

Beets being roasted in cast iron skillet.
Don't want you your hands stained when you're working on the beets? Use gloves or do what I do, rub your hands with oil, when you're done working with the beets the stain washes right off!
  1. If you haven't roasted beets before, it's super easy. Just clean them and snip off the greens.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Then place them in a heavy cast iron skillet tightly covered with foil.
  3. Bake in 400 degree preheated oven for about 40 minutes. (The timing depends on the size of the beets). They are done when a thin knife can easily pierce the beet.

FAQ's

What pairs well with beets?

Beets pair well with just about any vegetables. Creamy avocado, crunchy radishes and cucumbers. Great with bitter greens like endive or kale, equally delicious with spinach!

Can you eat beets raw in a salad?

Yes, finely grated beet are delicious in a salad.

What is the healthiest way to eat beets?

Steamed or roasted is the healthiest way to eat beets.

Can you buy roasted beets?

Yes, most grocery stores stock preroasted beets. Look in the vegetable section of your store.

Roasted Beet Orange Salad with Pistachios.
Roasted Beet Orange Salad with Pistachios.

Look how lovely this Beet Goat Cheese Salad is! Don't you feel like you're eating the rainbow?

Full of delicious flavors and crunch, Roasted Beet Orange and Pistachio Salad is gorgeous and amazingly healthy too! This one is easy - I hope you enjoy!

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Beet Goat Cheese Salad on plates.
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Beet Goat Cheese Salad

Full of delicious flavors and crunch this is a delicious side salad!
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Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Total Time1 hr
Course: Salads and Salad Dressing
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 724kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • Salad Ingredients
  • 6-8 beets
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 oranges
  • ¼ cup pistachios shelled
  • 1 ounce goat cheese crumbled
  • 8-10 cups salad greens
  • salt and pepper
  • Dressing
  • 2 tablespoon champagne vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • juice of the orange
  • 1 shallot chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Just clean the beets well and snip off the greens - drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Then place them in a heavy cast iron skillet tightly covered with foil. Into the oven they go - 400 degrees for about 40 minutes (the timing depends on the size of the beets). They are done when a thin knife can easily pierce thru the beet. Remove from the oven and when cool carefully peel the skin off the beet and slice thinly.
  • While the beets are roasting, shell the pistachios. You'll need about ¼ cup. Roughly chop them, place in a bowl and set aside.
  • Next, peel the oranges - with a sharp knife cut the top and bottom off so they stand upright easily. Then working around the orange, cut off the peel and white pith of the orange. Then carefully cut out each segment of the orange. Reserve the remaining orange flesh for the salad dressing.
  • Arrange your greens, oranges, beets, pistachios and crumbled goat cheese.
  • For the salad dressing combine all of the ingredients except the olive oil and whisk together to combine. Then slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously. Top the salad, serve and enjoy!

Notes

**Calories based upon 2 main dish servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 724kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 1452mg | Potassium: 1511mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 2405IU | Vitamin C: 120.7mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 4.3mg
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What I love about living in the Central Valley in California is the abundance of produce available year round,  it's amazing what a visit to the farmer's market offers! Now that I've been here in Fresno a couple of years, I can tell you there is such an abundance of varied fruits and vegetables available all year long! Spring offers up fruit like apricots, peaches and cherries.

Summer time is filled with berries like strawberries, blueberries, artichokes and melons - fall brings all kinds of nuts, pistachios & squash (just to mention a few), winter - oranges, lemons, pomegranates, the list goes on and on.

Here's a picture of pistachios that I took last year at sunset, right before harvest. On a side note, did you know that the pistachio crop is so valuable that it's guarded when harvest time comes around? Amazing! Here's a great video showing pistachios being harvested.

Pistachios

I've prepared for you a beautiful, crunchy salad that I know you will enjoy!

p.s. Roasting beets is easy but....if roasting beets is too much (and there are days that it is!) or you don't have the time,  you can purchase pre-roasted beets at your local grocery store. Look in the fresh produce section (not canned). Don't worry - no judgement! 😀  Give this one a try you're going to love this tasty salad - Roasted Beet Orange and Pistachio Salad

Roasted Beet Orange and Pistachio Salad - Bowl Me Over
Roasted Beet Orange and Pistachio Salad - Bowl Me Over

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Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at [email protected] and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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  1. Mary

    March 11, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    This is delicious. Slightly sweet and tart. Well balanced. Made the recipe as written, with one exception, I roasted the beets over a mesquite fire. This is a satisfying dish. Truly fantastic. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      March 12, 2018 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you Mary! I look the bright colors and delicious flavors in this salad - I'm so glad you do too! Roasting the beets over a mesquite fire sounds like quite the added punch of flavor. Homemade beets are quite the treat! Thanks for swinging back and giving me your feedback!

      Reply
  2. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com

    February 19, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    I am a huge fan of roasted beets, so will definitely give this a try!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      February 19, 2017 at 6:29 pm

      I hope you do Angela, it's such a yummy salad - enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    February 12, 2017 at 6:02 pm

    I love beet salad and that just screams spring yum!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      February 13, 2017 at 7:40 pm

      Yes it does! I was out walking today and trees were budding already - love spring!! Thanks for stopping by Janelle!

      Reply
  4. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets

    February 12, 2017 at 3:24 pm

    This looks so flavorful...yum!

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    • Bowl Me Over

      February 13, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Thanks so much Janelle, I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Camilla @fabfood4all.co.uk

    April 30, 2016 at 9:10 am

    Love this quirky combination of flavours and have never come across champagne vinegar before!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 30, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks Camilla! If you can't find champagne vinegar, white wine vinegar would also be delicious!

      Reply
  6. Tara

    April 29, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    What a gorgeous salad and fantastic post!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 30, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Thanks so much Tara!

      Reply
  7. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    April 29, 2016 at 7:52 am

    A salad after my own heart! Pinning to try.

    Reply
  8. christine

    April 29, 2016 at 6:01 am

    This is one amazing looking salad. The colors are simply stunning.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 30, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you Christine - I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  9. KC the Kitchen Chopper

    April 28, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    That orangie dressing sounds amazing. Perfect for your colorful combo!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 28, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks KC it really is a delicious combo, I appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Debi at Life Currents

    April 27, 2016 at 9:01 am

    Oh my this looks great! So fresh and lovely! I can't wait to dig into this!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks Debi - we just love this salad!

      Reply
  11. Angela

    April 27, 2016 at 7:58 am

    This salad is so beautiful and full of flavor!!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Love a great salad - thanks Angela!

      Reply
  12. Del's cooking twist

    April 27, 2016 at 7:41 am

    What a wonderful healthy and coloful salad. Just love it!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks Del - so appreciate you stopping by!

      Reply
  13. Patty Haxton Anderson

    April 26, 2016 at 9:03 am

    The photos are gorgeous and I envy the array of fruits and vegetables available to you!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Thank you Patty - we are so lucky with all of the wonderful produce available!!

      Reply
  14. peter @feedyoursoultoo

    April 26, 2016 at 6:43 am

    A truly elegant salad.

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 27, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks Peter!

      Reply
  15. Ilka

    April 21, 2016 at 8:46 pm

    What a beautiful nutritious and refreshing salad! Beets and Goat cheese are always a winning combination but I never had it with fresh oranges! Sounds really delicious! If you want to share this recipe or any other healthy recipe with us at Sunday Fitness & Food LinkUp we would love to have you!:)

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 25, 2016 at 7:26 am

      Thank you Ilka - sounds like a fun party, heading your way!!!

      Reply
  16. Ana

    April 15, 2016 at 6:32 am

    Your salad looks a-ma-zing! Look at those colors! I love beets and I will definitely thy this recipe on weekend. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      April 15, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Thank you Anna - gotta love a great salad!

      Reply

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