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Cold Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Arugula, and Pear

This cold beet salad uses an old and proven beet and goat cheese combination but features arugula, pear, walnuts, and basil to make it more interesting!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Yummy Addiction

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 3-4 medium beets , trimmed
  • 7 oz. (200g) arugula
  • 6 oz. (170g) soft goat cheese , cubed
  • 6 basil leaves , cut into strips
  • a handful of walnuts , chopped
  • 1 large pear , sliced or cubed

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 basil leaves
  • black pepper , to taste
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together until combined. Set aside.
  • Either boil the beets or roast them wrapped in foil. When done, peel them and cut into cubes.
  • On a plate, arrange the arugula leaves and drizzle them with the dressing. Top with the beets and drizzle with some more dressing. Arrange the goat cheese, sprinkle with the basil and walnuts. Add the pear slices. Pour the remaining dressing over and toss well. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.7g | Protein: 11.9g | Fat: 34.4g | Cholesterol: 19.6mg | Sodium: 857.5mg | Sugar: 22.2g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 19.8mg