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Golden Beet Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese

Bill Harris・11 Comments

Golden Beet Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese

I think beets get a bum rap. I admit the staining power of red beets can be a little off-putting. I can understand that the slightly earthy taste, which I really like, would turn some people off. However, I’d like to make the case that if well-prepared and combined with other ingredients, they are quite delicious.

Aside from being delicious, beets possess many health-producing characteristics. They are high in vitamins A,  B, C, beta carotene, and potassium. Beets are an effective tonic for the liver and have many blood-cleansing properties.

If you’re opposed to red beets, I suggest golden beets as a great alternative. Goat cheese is the perfect companion to the sweet flavor of the beets. Add some pistachios and arugula and top with a lemon vinaigrette and you’ve got a scrumptious salad.

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Golden Beet Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Golden Beet Salad with Pistachios and Goat Cheese

Ingredients

For the dressing:

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

For the salad:

3 medium-sized golden beets

4 cups baby arugula leaves

1/2 cup roasted pistachios

3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Instructions

For the dressing:

1. Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.

2. Continue whisking while slowly drizzling olive oil into bowl until emulsified. Set aside

For the salad:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour. When cooled, remove skin and slice the beets into 3/4 inch wedges.

3. In a medium bowl, dress arugula leaves to taste. Divide arugula among four small plates. Top each salad with beet slices, pistachios, and goat cheese. Drizzle with additional dressing if desired.

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I grew up in small town Mississippi eating traditional southern fare.A lifelong foodie, I started cooking and experimenting with food at a very young age. I started Southern Boy Dishes as a creative outlet and a way to share my love of food.
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Comments

  1. Anna says

    December 27, 2017 at 5:08 am

    This salad is wonderful, and the dressing is superb! You can even omit the beets, or the goat cheese, for a slightly different salad, since it’s seasoned so well. YUM

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    • Bill Harris says

      December 27, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks so much fagain r the feedback, Anna! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  2. Neisy says

    June 2, 2016 at 1:01 am

    Just tried this today! I served it with grilled shrimp and black bean soup. Words cannot describe how delicious this combination of flavors was in this salad!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    September 19, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Can’t wait to try this. ❤️ Beets!!!

    Reply
  4. Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    I love beets! But where did you find these orange ones?
    Beautiful photo and scrumptious salad pairings!

    Reply
  5. Pam says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    A beautiful and delicious salad.

    Reply
  6. Ash-foodfashionparty says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:00 am

    Beautiful plate with lovely colors. We love beets and I am so glad, they are damn healthy.

    Reply
  7. john@kitchenriffs says

    August 14, 2013 at 11:23 pm

    I really like beets, particularly roasted and then used in a salad. I usually use the red ones, though, not the goldens – need to try that. And beets and goat cheese is an incredible combo. Really good recipe – thanks.

    Reply
  8. Priscilla | ShesCookin says

    August 14, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Beets are such a polarizing vegetable – people either love ’em or hate ’em. I was tiring of beet salads – but with yellow beets and pistachio nuts, my interest is renewed 🙂

    Reply
  9. Renee says

    August 13, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    This salad is simply GORGEOUS!! And my husband loves beets and salads so it is one I really need to make for him. Pinned.

    Reply

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