Beet Salad With Goat Cheese and Walnuts |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Combine the strong flavors of beets and goat cheese for a delicious and different salad. Boost the rich flavor of the nuts by toasting them in the oven until golden. Ingredients:
8 1/4 ounces can tiny whole beets, chilled |
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
4 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing (bottled reduced-fat or fat-free balsamic) |
4 cups mixed baby greens |
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted |
1 ounce semi-soft goat cheese, crumbled (chevre) |
Directions:
1. Drain and cut up beets.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cut-up beets, basil, and pepper.
3. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the salad dressing; toss to coat.
4. Arrange greens on 2 salad plates; sprinkle with remaining dressing.
5. Top with beet mixture, walnuts, and goat cheese.
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