Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Shallot Vinaigrette

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If you’ve never had a roasted golden beet salad, you’re in for a treat. Once the beets are roasted, this side salad comes together quickly. The beets and blueberries give you sweetness, pecans provide a little crunch, the salty feta adds some tang, and the mellow vinaigrette brings all these ingredients together for an unforgettable salad.

By Pat Bernitt
Updated on February 15, 2024
green salad with golden beets, feta, pecans, and small pitcher of vinaigrette
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Cool Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Vinaigrette:

  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • 1 clove garlic, pressed

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Salad:

  • 3 golden beets, scrubbed and trimmed

  • 4 cups mixed salad greens

  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans

  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Whisk together vinegar, Dijon, shallot, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually stream in olive oil and whisk until well blended.

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wrap beets individually in aluminum foil, and place on a baking sheet. 

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork or knife, about 1 hour.

  4. Remove beets from the foil, and allow to cool enough to handle, about 15 minutes. Using a paper towel, gently rub off the skins, or if you prefer, use a paring knife. Cut beets in half lengthwise and then cut into 1/4 inch slices.

  5. Combine salad greens and blueberries in a large bowl and toss with enough dressing to moisten. Arrange the beet slices, pecans, and feta cheese on top, drizzle with additional dressing, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

392 Calories
36g Fat
15g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36g 47%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 299mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 342mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.