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Roasted Golden Beet Salad With Quinoa

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Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Quinoa is a classic pairing where the beets intermingle perfectly with peppery arugula, crisp apples, pistachios, creamy goat cheese and protein rich quinoa and all dressed with a simple red wine vinaigrette. Perfection on a plate. Tonight we are serving this crisp salad with grilled lamb chops and a nice Pinot Noir.

roasted golden beet arugula apple salad in bowl with fork

Beets have had a renaissance of sorts in the last few years. We all can relate to holiday dinners at a relatives house and there, as if an unwelcome guest, sits the bowl of canned beets, untouched, in the center of the table 😂. Sad, dark beets cut into slices typically and never really feeling like they had their place on the table or on any food. Fast forward to fresh roasted beets that are slightly crunchy, more delicate in flavor and go so well our beloved goat cheese. From there, roasted beets are a blank canvas of opportunity. This Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Quinoa is just such that canvas.

Are beets and Beetroots the same?

Beets and beetroots are the same. In the United States we refer to them as beets and in Europe for example, beetroot. My favorite is the golden beet which this salad contains. If the greens are tender, I like to sauté them in a little garlic and olive oil and serve over steamed rice.

Beets are incredibly nutritious, high in fiber and low in calories. Not to mention they are chock full of vitamins and minerals like Vitamin B9, C and rich in Manganese and Potassium.

How to Roast beets for Salad

So how do you roast beets? Sounds complicated, but it’s really not. It’s easy and tastes so good. Below you will see a step by step to prepare and roast beets.

Scrub beets well and cut stems and pointed tip
Slice in halves
Line a sheet pan with foil, and then parchment paper
Place beets cut side down
Spray with olive oil, kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
Fold foil over beets- pinch foil closed
Roast in preheated 425 degree oven for 35 minutes or until tender.
Cool for 20 minutes and with a paper towel gently rub skin off
Beets will be ready to use.
Slice beets into wedges and keep refrigerated.

How to assemble this delicious Roasted golden beet Salad with Quinoa

When I first perfected this salad, we ate it everyday for a week. I love this salad. The tart apples work well with beets and soft creamy cheese and pistachios just add great texture and flavor. Add some Quinoa and peppery Arugula and well, what’s not to like? Once the ingredients are ready, this is great meal prep salad that is ready to go in a moments notice. It’s filling, incredibly flavorful and oh so nutritious and healthy.

  • Roasted, sliced beets
  • Baby Arugula
  • Goat cheese (do not use goat cheese crumbles- crumble the cheese fresh)
  • Cooked quinoa – either tricolor or regular (you can learn to cook quinoa here)
  • Fuji apple, cubed.
  • Roasted pistachios (salted, optional – see note below)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • red wine vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper (if you used salted pistachios, use salt sparingly.)

You have some freedom with this salad and it still turns out great. By freedom I mean, if you want to add more Arugula and less Quinoa, go for it. More roasted beets and less apple, do it! It’s pretty flexible, so make it your own.

For 4 , main course lunch servings using the following ratio: 6 cups of Arugula, 1 cup of Quinoa, 1 1/2 cups of Roasted beets, 1 whole apple, 1/3 cup of pistachios, 1/3 cup of goat cheese, crumbled. For the dressing, it’s a simple 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper. Place these ingredients in a small jar with lid and shake away. Dressing the salad to taste and toss. Serve immediately.

close up of roasted golden beet arugula apple salad

Substitutions and Options

Can I substitute pistachios for another nut?

Yes! Pine nuts, pecans, walnuts and almonds work well with this salad.

Can I roast dark red beets the same way?

Yes. Exactly the same way. If you are using baby beets, they will cook quickly so just check them at around 15 minutes.

What other greens work with this recipe?

Baby greens, butter lettuce and spinach work well with this salad. Also Baby kale is good.

Can I add more protein?

Chicken works well with this salad. Rotisserie chicken is easy and handy for meal prep.

What can I serve with this salad?

You can serve this as a side for baked chicken, grilled lamb chops, pork chops or pork loin is perfect!

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Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Quinoa

Ana | Claudia’s Table
Roasted Golden Beet Salad with Quinoa is a classic pairing where the beets intermingle perfectly with peppery arugula, crisp apples, pistachios, creamy goat cheese and protein rich quinoa and all dressed with a simple vinaigrette.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Roasting beets 35 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Healthy, Vegetarian
Servings 4
Calories 422 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz Arugula container
  • 1 whole apple Fuji, McIntosh, Green, cubed with skin
  • 1 1/2 cups beet, golden roasted, cubed
  • 1 cup Quinoa cooked to package directions
  • 1/3 cup pistachios roasted
  • 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbled

Simple Red Wine Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp mustard Dijon
  • salt kosher
  • pepper fresh ground

Instructions
 

  • In a jar with tight fitting lid, add olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, salt and pepper.
  • Screw lid back on tightly and shake. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add arugula, quinoa, apple, beets and pistachios.
  • Drizzle half of the dressing. Toss gently. Add more dressing if needed.
  • Top with crumbled goat cheese pieces.

Notes

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 422kcal

Nutritional information is calculated online and should be used as a guide.

Keyword Brunch recipes, goat cheese, quinoa, roasted beets, vegetarian salads

All content and photographs ©Claudia’s Table and claudiastable.com

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