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    28/08/2018 Autumn Recipes

    Beetroot Salad with Goat's Cheese & Pine Nuts

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    This beetroot salad is the perfect way to enjoy beetroot. The sweetness of the beets goes perfectly with the salty goat's cheese, peppery rocket and pine nuts!

    This is the perfect lunch or dinner for all that autumn beetroot. I always forget how much I like beetroot and I've cooked with it nowhere near enough.

    There's only a couple of other beetroot recipe on the blog (beetroot and goat's cheese one pot pasta and beetroot burgers in case you were wondering) but this year I'm definitely planning on making up for it.

    Click here to pin this beetroot salad recipe for later!

    Overhead shot of beetroot salad on a white wooden background with rocket leaves

    I've been starting to really consider my autumn menu planning recently. It pains me because I love summer so much and I especially love summer food. We've had some truly amazing food this summer and it's made me so happy to eat light and fresh dinners everyday.

    But of course it's not just the food I love about summer. It's the warmth and the sunshine and the happy days spent sitting outside.

    Of course I don't want to depress you about the end of summer so lets talk about the only saving grace about the weather cooling and the evenings getting rapidly darker...the food!

    Overhead shot of ingredients for beetroot salad with goat's cheese, balsamic, honey, pine nuts and rocket.

    Side on shot of beetroot salad on a pink plate over a white wooden background

    As soon as it's not boiling hot then I immediately turn to comfort food and beautiful seasonal ingredients to make the autumn and winter bearable.

    Of course that can mean polenta, pasta and slow cooking galore but if I want something a bit lighter then this beetroot salad ticks all the boxes and is fast becoming one of my favourite healthy recipes. Serve with some fresh crusty bread and you've still got something pretty comforting to get you through those cooler evenings.

    Why we love this beetroot salad:

    • It's a light and healthy meal using autumn ingredients to help you stick to healthy eating even as the weather is cooling
    • It's a super simple recipe which requires a handful of ingredients and just a few simple steps to make
    • The beetroot salad dressing is made from a combination of balsamic, olive oil and honey which gives an amazing tangy sweet flavour
    • This is a delicious vegetarian recipes and it takes just a few easy switches to make this beetroot salad vegan. You can leave off the goat's cheese altogether or swap it for another vegetable or protein of your choice and use agave nectar or maple syrup in place of the honey in the dressing
    • This recipe is also gluten free which makes it great for anyone with dietary restrictions

    INGREDIENTS YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS BEETROOT SALAD WITH GOAT'S CHEESE:

    • Beetroot: If you're worried about staining then wear gloves to peel and chop it although I'm quite happy to walk around with pink hands for a day or two afterwards
    • Olive Oil
    • Balsamic Vinegar
    • Honey
    • Rocket: The pepperiness works great here but you can use a different salad leaf if you prefer
    • Goat's Cheese: Or you could use feta cheese if you prefer, that salty kick is really what you're after. Use leftovers in this baked aubergine with tahini and goat's cheese
    • Pine Nuts: Stir any leftovers through this caprese pasta salad

    Keep scrolling to get the full recipe for this beetroot salad...

    Overhead close up of beetroot salad with goat's cheese on a pink plate

    So let's talk about this salad then. My favourite thing about it is probably the simplicity of the whole thing. I don't always subscribe to the whole less is more thing and sometimes like to make more complex recipes but the best thing about really simple recipes like this is that every single ingredient plays a role in making this salad amazing.

    The beetroot is sweet from roasting with honey, there's a tang from the balsamic and creaminess from the goat's cheese. Plus a nutty flavour and bite from the pine nuts and peppery rocket.

    And that's it. It's honestly that simple. Just a collection of beautiful ingredients that come together to give you all those amazing flavours.

    I really love it.

    Side shot of beetroot salad on a white wooden background

    Overhead shot of beetroot salad with goat's cheese on a white wooden background

    HOW TO PREPARE BEETROOT SALAD WITH GOAT'S CHEESE (STEP BY STEP):

    1. Heat the oven. Place the beetroot in a dish with the olive oil, honey & balsamic and bake for half an hour.
    2. Mix the beetroot with the rocket, goat's cheese and pine nuts and serve with extra olive oil.

    Equipment you need to make this recipe...

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    WHAT TO SERVE WITH BEETROOT SALAD:

    I like a crusty loaf of bread with this salad. Will loves baking so he made one for us and if you can go homemade then you definitely should. Either way, store bought will still be delicious and go perfectly with all the flavours in this salad. If you want something other than carbs then try a piece of chicken or you could add some extra vegetables to bulk it out.

    Overhead shot of beetroot salad on a white wooden background

    HOW TO ROAST BEETROOT FOR THIS BEETROOT SALAD WITH GOAT'S CHEESE:

    Roasting beetroot is my favourite way to prepare it. It really brings out all those earthy flavours. For this recipe I peel and chop the beetroot before roasting.

    If you're worried about staining your hands then feel free to wear gloves but I normally just give them a good scrub afterwards.

    My beetroot were pretty small so I just chopped them into 4 or 6 pieces and chucked them in a roasting tin before drizzling with honey, olive oil and a little balsamic. Then they're simply roasted for 30-40 minutes until they're sticky and softened.

    Equipment you need for roasting beetroot...

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    Side on shot of beetroot salad on a white wooden background

    IS BEETROOT SALAD HEALTHY?

    This salad is made up of just a few healthy ingredients. Beetroot is a great source of vitamins and minerals and along with the rocket and goat's cheese is a really balanced meal.

    WHAT MEAT GOES WELL WITH BEETROOT?

    We enjoyed this salad as a main with some crusty bread but if you'd like to have it on the side of a meat dish then it will work best with a richer meat like pork, beef or duck or even with an oily fish like salmon.

    HOW TO STORE THIS BEETROOT SALAD?

    If you'd like to make this salad for meal prep it's great served cold the next day. Simple prepare the salad and store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days for grab and go lunches.

    Want more? Get all my other vegetarian recipes before you go or try one of the salad recipes below!

    • Winter Citrus Salad with Sherry Vinegar Dressing
    • Sweet Potato and Quinoa Salad with Sesame Dressing
    • Greek Spaghetti Squash Salad
    • Simple Pasta Salad with Balsamic
    • Quinoa Veggie Bowls with Tahini Ranch
    • Halloumi Salad with Kale & Tahini Dressing
    • Salmon Salad with Watercress & Edamame
    • Cauliflower Salad with Hummus
    Overhead shot of beetroot salad on a white wooden background with rocket leaves

    Beetroot Salad with Goat's Cheese & Pine Nuts

    This beetroot salad is the perfect way to enjoy beetroot. The sweetness of the beets goes perfectly with the salty goat's cheese, peppery rocket and pine nuts!
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 352kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 250 g Beetroot
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • 70 g Rocket
    • 100 g Goat's Cheese
    • Handful Pine Nuts
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 220°C/425°F. Peel and slice the beetroot. Place in an ovenproof dish and pour over the olive oil, honey and balsamic with a sprinkle of salt. Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes until the beetroot is soft.
    • Toss with the rocket and include the sticky juices from the pan. Sprinkle over the goat's cheese and pine nuts. Add a hearty crack of black pepper and serve with bread and plenty of extra olive oil.
    Nutrition Facts
    Beetroot Salad with Goat's Cheese & Pine Nuts
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 352 Calories from Fat 216
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 24g37%
    Saturated Fat 9g45%
    Cholesterol 23mg8%
    Sodium 292mg12%
    Potassium 535mg15%
    Carbohydrates 22g7%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Sugar 18g20%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 1390IU28%
    Vitamin C 11.4mg14%
    Calcium 146mg15%
    Iron 2.5mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      August 29, 2018 at 10:15 am

      5 stars
      This sounds like the perfect salad - I definitely need to try it! I would never have thought to pair balsamic vinegar and honey with beetroot. Delicious

      Reply
      • Amy says

        August 31, 2018 at 9:32 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      My fiance LOVES beets and I never make them because I don't care for them and never learned how to cook them. BUT...this recipe looks really good and I can make the beets for him and enjoy the rest myself - will be trying soon!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        August 31, 2018 at 9:32 pm

        Thanks Lauren!

        Reply
    3. kim says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:42 am

      5 stars
      I'm always looking for ways to incorporate beets and I love this idea! Can't wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        August 31, 2018 at 9:31 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Sandhya Hariharan says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      I really love Balsamic Vinegar and Honey in my salads.. Bet it would taste lovely with Beetroot too!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        August 31, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        Thanks Sandhya!

        Reply
    5. Dawn says

      August 29, 2018 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      Love beets so this salad with the goat cheese and pine nuts is totally calling my name. Healthy and packed with lots of flavour and texture - just like a like it 😉

      Reply
      • Amy says

        August 31, 2018 at 9:30 pm

        Thank you Dawn!

        Reply

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