Easiest Beet & Goat Cheese Salad for Beginners

This is the easiest beet & goat cheese salad recipe and it’s perfect for beginners or first time hosts. It’s a terrific starter course for a winter dinner party and it goes together quickly. You’ll enjoy the combination of flavors and textures in this simple salad.

Easy Beet and Goat Cheese Salad

I think I could eat a salad every day. In fact, a few years ago, when we were eating super healthy, I think I did!

I love the freshness of ingredients, the combination of flavors & textures, and the ease in which they are prepared. And when hosting and creating dinner party menu ideas I think it’s a solid go-to course to round out the meal.

I made this beet & goat cheese salad for this Greek themed dinner party, and it’s a great mix between the creaminess of the cheese, the crunchiness of the nuts, and the burst of flavor from the beets. Toss it with a light vinaigrette and it’s a fantastic starter to any sit down dinner.

How to Make a Simple Salad

If you’re a beginner cook or hostess, this is the salad recipe for you. It starts with ingredients that are already conveniently packaged. All you have to do is shop, and a little bit of cutting.

1. Start with a bag of Spring Mix salad greens. They’re ready to plate and serve!
2. Use sliced beets from a can. This is a big time saver for this salad, and they taste good! You’ll cut them into strips to make them easy to eat.
3. Buy a small log of goat cheese and cut into crumbles.
4. You can use whole or chopped walnuts and slightly toast them if you like. Just cook in the over at 375 degrees for about 5-7 minutes. This really brings out the flavor and aroma.
5. The biggest tip for making this salad easy is to use ready-made dressing. Simple vinaigrette dressings taste great and there are a variety of flavors to choose from.
6. If you want to make your own dressing you can combine 3 Tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar + 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard + 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil + salt & pepper to taste. Whisk vinegar and mustard together while slowly pouring in olive oil. OR put everything into a lidded jar and shake vigorously until combined.

More easy salad recipes

• Green salad with oranges, fennel, and avocado
• Butternut Squash & baby kale salad
• Roasted grape salad

What are some of your favorite salad ingredients, and do you always serve a salad for entertaining? Would love to hear from you! Have a great day.

Easy Beet & Goat Cheese Salad recipe

Yield: 6 servings

An easy salad for the beginner hostess. This beet and goat cheese salad uses fresh roasted beets plus prepared grocery items for a quick and simple recipe.

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Ingredients

• Packaged salad greens
• 2-3 beets
• 3 oz log Goat Cheese
• Chopped Walnuts, lightly toasted
• Balsamic or Red Wine Vinaigrette dressing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Wash and peel beets and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
3. Place the beets on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
4. Bake beets for 20-30 minutes, until soft when you puncture with a fork.
5. Layer greens on a serving platter or bowl. Add cooled beets, goat cheese, and sprinkle with walnuts.
6. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
   

Notes

Make your own dressing by combining 3 Tablespoons balsamic or red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, and salt & pepper to taste. Whisk together vinegar & mustard while slowly pouring in olive oil.