Ingredients:

  • 4 medium golden beets (approx. 500g)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens (120g)
  • 150g goat cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (30g), toasted
  • 2 tablespoons honey (30ml)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (15ml)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (60ml)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash and scrub the golden beets until clean. Trim the tops and bottoms, then wrap them in foil.
  3. Place foil-wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes, or until fork-tender. Allow to cool, then peel the skins off.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  5. Slice the cooled beets. In a mixing bowl, combine salad greens, roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, and walnuts.
  6. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
  7. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy!