Roasted beet salad with goat cheese

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Roasted beet salad with goat cheese is a vibrant, earthy salad featuring tender roasted beets paired with creamy, tangy goat cheese. It often includes nuts like walnuts or pecans, fresh herbs, and a light vinaigrette, blending sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This dish has roots in modern American and European cuisine, particularly popular in farm-to-table and Mediterranean-inspired cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The salad is moderate in carbs from the beets, with healthy fats from the goat cheese and nuts, and a small amount of protein from the cheese. It provides key nutrients like fiber, antioxidants (betalains from beets), calcium, and vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 per serving depending on portion sizes and dressing.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	350 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin K	25 mcg
Folate	80 mcg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Manganese	0.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects a growing appreciation for root vegetables and artisanal cheeses in contemporary cooking, often featured in seasonal menus. Nutritionally, beets are unique for their high nitrate content, which may support exercise performance and heart health, making this salad both flavorful and functional.