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.
Ingredients
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
3 medium-sized golden beets
4 cups baby arugula leaves
1/2 cup roasted pistachios
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Instructions
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
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.
https://southernboydishes.com/2013/08/13/golden-beet-salad-with-pistachios-and-goat-cheese/
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Anna says
December 27, 2017 at 5:08 amThis 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
Bill Harris says
December 27, 2017 at 2:01 pmThanks so much fagain r the feedback, Anna! So glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Neisy says
June 2, 2016 at 1:01 amJust 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!
Lisa says
September 19, 2015 at 6:21 pmCan’t wait to try this. ❤️ Beets!!!
Shashi @ https://runninsrilankan.com says
August 15, 2013 at 3:33 pmI love beets! But where did you find these orange ones?
Beautiful photo and scrumptious salad pairings!
Pam says
August 15, 2013 at 3:06 pmA beautiful and delicious salad.
Ash-foodfashionparty says
August 15, 2013 at 2:00 amBeautiful plate with lovely colors. We love beets and I am so glad, they are damn healthy.
john@kitchenriffs says
August 14, 2013 at 11:23 pmI 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.
Priscilla | ShesCookin says
August 14, 2013 at 4:05 pmBeets 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 🙂
Renee says
August 13, 2013 at 6:46 pmThis salad is simply GORGEOUS!! And my husband loves beets and salads so it is one I really need to make for him. Pinned.