Beet & Chèvre Salad with Honeyed Shallot Balsamic Vinaigrette
Beet & Chèvre Salad with Honeyed Shallot Balsamic Vinaigrette
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 321kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large beets
- 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided use
- 3 medium shallots , peeled and diced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper , to taste
- 1-2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 ounces soft chèvre , cubed
- ¼ cup shelled sunflower seeds (salted or unsalted)
- Fresh mint , for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Use a knife to remove the tops and the tips of the beets. Then peel the outside with a vegetable peeler. Cube them into bite-size pieces. Toss them in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Spread them on a baking pan and roast in the oven, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until they are tender.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a pan on medium heat. When hot, add the diced shallots and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and browned.
- Remove from the pan and let cool until not too hot to touch.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cooked shallots and garlic, remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.
- Divide the spinach, roasted beets, chèvre, and sunflower seeds between 4 bowls. Drizzle with dressing to taste and serve.
Notes
Transportation Suggestions: Package the spinach separately from the other salad components to keep it from wilting. The dressing transports very well in a mason jar. Pack with an ice pack to keep the cheese cool.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Beet & Chèvre Salad with Honeyed Shallot Balsamic Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 185mg5%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1001IU20%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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