Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Roasted Beet & Chevre Salad:


       Recently, I shared a recipe for simple and easy roasted beets and I love to prepare the left overs in a vibrant and colorful salad bursting with fresh flavors. I layer in a spring mix of greens with slivers of red onion, bits of carrot, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and creamy goat cheese for a combination of ingredients that will make your taste buds swoon! Every leafy green and crunchy carrot gets topped off with a decadent creamy citrus balsamic dressing that really makes the entire dish come together. This roasted beet and chevre salad is great as a side with supper but some nights I add bits of bacon (seen here) or slices of grilled chicken for a filling and hearty meal. 






Magic Ingredients:
(for the salad)
- 4 handfuls Mixed greens
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 1 Carrot, chopped
- 1/4 cup peeled and roasted pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese
- 1/4 cup roasted beets 
(for the dressing)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Juice of one lime
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup

Directions:
1: Layer salad ingredients in a medium serving dish.
2: In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the dressing with a whisk.
3: Drizzle the salad with dressing, serve, and devour!

Yours,
Nico


10 comments:

  1. Hello from Spain: thanks for that dish. I always eat salad. Keep in touch

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  2. This looks marvellous. Love salads when the weather gets warmer :))) I hope you are well doll xo

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  3. That looks so good! But I know I wouldn't like it, haha...I'm too much of a picky eater. And i want that plate! :)
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  4. What a delicious-looking salad! Beets, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, goat cheese--love it all! T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  5. It looks so so tasty. I love roasted pumpkin seeds to death. Keep posting recipes I need good dinner ideas.

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  6. Yum! I LOVE beet salad, and knowing how to roast them right is key! Can't wait for summer dinners out on the deck. :)

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  7. Hi Nico, love to see your recipes, you are very good with them! This looks so tasty!:) Kisses dear! xo

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  8. Sounds and looks really yummy! I like salad in each way :)

    xx from Bavaria, Rena

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  9. Roasted beets <3 You always make food look as good as it tastes!

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