I am obsessed with this goat cheese and beet spring salad…and it’s not just about the taste (which is amazing, by the way). I am obsessed with how sinfully EASY it is to make.
Which is why I’ve been eating a lot of this salad lately…
Can you blame me?
My husband and I went out for dinner and a movie a few weeks ago, and the only restaurant near the movie theater that didn’t have a 45 minute wait was a pretty basic sit-down burger place. I wasn’t too picky about where we ate as long as we could make the movie…
I ordered a salad for dinner that night, intrigued by the beets (which I LOVE on salads) and the candied walnuts (which I also love on salads). The salad I ordered at the restaurant had grilled chicken on it, but honestly the chicken was the least-impressive thing about it.
I came home determined to recreate the beet and walnut and goat cheese salad at home…and I was amazed at how easy it was to do. And what’s better, it whipped up in LESS than 15 minutes and was perfect for this week’s 15 Minute SALAD theme.
Note: I calculated the Weight Watchers Points Plus value for this salad, and as long as you use approximately 1 Tablespoon of vinaigrette, 1 ounce of goat cheese, and 1/8 cup of candied walnuts, this salad would come in at 7 Points+. Of course, the greens and the beets are 0 points, so feel free to LOAD up on those. You could reduce the points of this recipe by using a reduced fat cheese, a lighter vinaigrette, or switching to a lighter nut.
- Mixed Spring greens with spinach
- Sliced canned red beets
- Crumbled goat cheese
- Candied walnuts
- Vinaigrette:
- 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp honey
- Add vinegar, olive oil, and honey to a mason jar (or another container with a lid). Secure lid and shake til combined.
- Set the salad ingredients on a plate: spring greens, sliced beets, crumbled goat cheese, and candied walnuts.
- Drizzle salad with vinaigrette and enjoy! OR toss greens with dressing before setting on plates.
The vinaigrette is pretty basic, but if you don’t love vinaigrettes, then try another pre-made dressing. I have also made this salad with a creamy poppyseed dressing which was delicious as well…just a little sweeter than the vinaigrette.
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Julie Wood says
Friday, August 25, 2017 at 8:28 amI love having vegetarian meals and this one is so delicious and a great salad to make for dinner. I love goat cheese!
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heather says
Monday, July 3, 2017 at 8:19 pmMy goodness this looks amazing and perfect for summertime light eating thank you for sharing this one.
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Darlene W says
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at 10:27 amThis salad looks amazing and it is colourful, I love Beets
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Melissa Vera says
Monday, August 24, 2015 at 7:14 pmThis looks so yummy. Can’t wait to make it. I am so happy that you shared this link at #HomeMattersParty and I hope you will come back and share again.
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Lory from The Robin's Nest Designs says
Sunday, August 23, 2015 at 9:34 pmThanks so much for sharing at The Living With Style Linky Party! Have a great day.
Hugs, Lory
http://www.therobinsnestdesigns.com
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Lolli Reply:
August 24th, 2015 at 10:28 am
No…thank you! :) I love being able to link up recipes and crafts and see everyone else’s ideas!
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Pam @ The Birch Cottage says
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 8:53 pmLove goat cheese! Thanks for sharing on the Living with Style Linky Party!
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Holly E says
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 9:35 amLooks very tasty. I have never tried goat cheese and beets in a salad. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
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RICHARD HICKS says
Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:15 pmThis really looks very good and healthy. Not sure the kids would go for it, but I would!
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sheila ressel says
Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 6:52 pmThis looks so good! I love salad and will add this to my recipes. Thanks.
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Angela Randall says
Monday, July 7, 2014 at 1:34 amThis salad looks divine! I will definitely be trying this one!
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Saundra Contreras says
Thursday, June 19, 2014 at 3:39 pmI love the three layer dressing. This looks amazing. Pinning it!
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Liz @ Liz on Call says
Sunday, June 15, 2014 at 4:10 pmI think this looks so good! I love beets, candied nuts and goat cheese.
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Anne says
Saturday, June 14, 2014 at 9:59 amLooks delicious! I just got a huge bunch of beets from my CSA, and I am going to cook them and use them on salads.
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Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says
Friday, June 13, 2014 at 9:20 pmThis salad is just beautiful! I love it when a salad looks as pretty as it tastes.
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Wendy | Around My Family Table says
Friday, June 13, 2014 at 6:26 pmI love beets and goat cheese together! This is one of my husband’s favorite types of salad. The dressing looks yummy- must try!
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