BEETS AND GOAT CHEESE ON A BED OF SPINACH

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I was inspired by Wolfgang Puck's iconic goat cheese and beet napoleon to make something similar, but decided on a dish that is much less elaborate. If you have time to spare, you could stack the beet slices and goat cheese rather than crumbling the goat cheese over the beets.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
4 medium beets, roasted
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, chives, parsley or a combination
1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach

Steps:

  • Make the dressing. In a small bowl or measuring cup combine the vinegars and salt to taste. Whisk in the mustard and the olive oil. Set aside.
  • Toss the spinach with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Line a platter or individual plates.
  • Skin the beets and cut in half lengthwise (stem to root), then slice into thin half moons. Place the sliced halves on top of the spinach and fan them out. Drizzle on the remaining dressing and sprinkle on the herbs. Top each fan of beets with crumbled goat cheese and pine nuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Enemchukwu Emmanuel
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit too subtle for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there were more herbs or spices involved.


jayace
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This dish was delicious! The beets were roasted to perfection and the goat cheese and spinach were the perfect accompaniments. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Luckett
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the beets were roasted for a shorter amount of time.


Tyler Charles
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I'm not a big fan of beets, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The beets were roasted to perfection and the goat cheese and spinach were the perfect accompaniments. I'll definitely be making this again.


Andreas Yiangou
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This dish was delicious! The beets were roasted to perfection and the goat cheese and spinach were the perfect accompaniments. I will definitely be making this again.


Bryan Kinder
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavors were a bit too subtle for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there were more herbs or spices involved.


Skyler Kiel
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This dish was amazing! The beets were perfectly roasted and the goat cheese and spinach were the perfect accompaniments. I will definitely be making this again.


XHAIDEN FUENTEZ
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beets turned out really tough. I think I might have roasted them for too long.


CH SAFEER
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if there were more spices involved.


Declan Smyth
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Hestia Aqeelah
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if the beets were roasted for a shorter amount of time.


BD Amran
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I'm not a huge fan of beets, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The beets were roasted to perfection and the goat cheese and spinach were the perfect accompaniments. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kgotso Maimane
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I especially liked the combination of flavors and textures. The beets were sweet and tender, the goat cheese was creamy and tangy, and the spinach was crunchy and refreshing.


Adeyemi Abdulmojeed
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt to the beets. Otherwise, it was perfect.


Md Tofazzal
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This dish was a delightful surprise! The earthy sweetness of the beets paired perfectly with the creamy tang of the goat cheese, and the spinach added a refreshing crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.