Best 7 Herbed Goat Cheese Roasted Beet And Watercress Salad Recipes

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In the culinary world, there is a harmonious dance between flavors, colors, and textures that creates dishes that are both visually appealing and tantalizing to the palate. Among these culinary delights, the "Herbed Goat Cheese Roasted Beet and Watercress Salad" stands out as a symphony of flavors and textures. This salad combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets, the tangy sharpness of goat cheese, the peppery bite of watercress, and a medley of herbs that create a flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. Served as a main course or as a flavorful side dish, this salad is sure to impress and delight even the most discerning palate.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beets, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
Three 4-ounce goat cheese logs, cut into 12 slices
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Pinch sugar
12 cups mixed greens

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spread the beets on a baking sheet. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, rosemary and some salt and pepper. Reserve one-quarter of the dressing for the salad and pour the rest over the beets. Roast until the beets are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • While the beets are cooking, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Put the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat the goat cheese slices first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the breadcrumbs. Fry the slices until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Whisk the mustard and sugar into the reserved dressing, then pour over the greens in a large bowl and toss to coat. Divide the greens among 6 plates, add the beets on top and place 2 fried goat cheese slices on top.

ROASTED BEET, GOAT CHEESE AND FENNEL SALAD



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Serve this lemony goat cheese salad as a side dish or as a meal with crunchy walnuts and tender butterhead lettuce. Each tangy-fresh salad offers fewer than 200 calories. Wrapping aluminum foil around each beet for roasting creates a small steam chamber to cook each vegetable. In addition to locking in nutrients and flavor, the aluminum foil-wrapped beets cook without getting dry.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
1 ½ teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon honey
⅓ cup olive oil
Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil
2 large (8 ounce) beets
½ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
2 medium fennel bulbs, cored and very thinly sliced
8 cups torn butterhead (Boston or bibb) lettuce
¼ cup chopped walnuts, toasted
4 ounces crumbled goat cheese (chevre)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare Lemon Vinaigrette; cover and set aside.
  • Lemon Vinaigrette: In a medium bowl whisk together lemon juice, shallot, mustard, lemon zest, and honey. In a steady stream, slowly whisk in 1/3 cup olive oil. Makes 2/3 cup.
  • Scrub beets. Wrap each beet in Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake 1-1/2 hours or until a knife can be easily inserted into beets. Cool 20 minutes or until able to handle. Remove and discard foil. Trim off stem and root ends of roasted beets. Peel and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a medium bowl combine beets, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
  • In another medium bowl combine fennel, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
  • Line 8 salad plates with lettuce. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Layer with beets, walnuts, fennel, goat cheese, and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 323.9 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, WATERCRESS AND SHALLOT THYME DRESSING



Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Watercress and Shallot Thyme Dressing image

Beets are so humble. They may look funny raw but they're really diamonds in the rough. Their incredible color and flavor never cease to astound me. I dress the beets up with complementary ingredients that serve to make their flavor shine without overpowering. Beets are special and should be the only star on the stage.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium or 12 small beets
1/3 cup olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Leaves from about 10 sprigs thyme
3 good pinches salt
10 grinds fresh black pepper
1 large bunch watercress
4 tablespoons cold goat cheese

Steps:

  • Cook beets in water to cover until tender, about 40 to 45 minutes. Drain the beets and set aside to cool.
  • For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, shallot, half the lemon juice, the thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • While the beets are cooling, wash the watercress and trim the thicker stems from the leaves. Spread the trimmed watercress out over some paper towels to dry.
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, use a paring knife to peel off the beets skins, they should come off very easily.
  • Cut the beets into quarters lengthwise and then those pieces in half crosswise.
  • Place the beets and watercress in separate bowls. Divide the dressing between the 2 bowls. Toss the watercress and beets until evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Spread the watercress out on a serving platter to make a bed for the beets. Crumble the cold cheese into the beets and toss gently. Spread the beets over the bed of watercress and sprinkle with remaining lemon juice. Serve immediately.

HERBED GOAT CHEESE, ROASTED BEET, AND WATERCRESS SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Broil     Roast     Thanksgiving     Goat Cheese     Beet     Watercress     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium beets, scrubbed and trimmed, leaving about 1 inch of stems attached
For vinaigrette
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
For herbed goat cheese
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces Montrachet or other soft goat cheese, cut into eight 1/2-inch rounds and chilled, covered
2 bunches watercress, coarse stems discarded, rinsed and spun dry (about 8 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Wrap beets tightly in foil and roast in middle of oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender. Unwrap beets carefully and cool until they can be handled. Discard stems and peel beets. Beets may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Cut each beet into 8 wedges and cover.
  • Make vinaigrette:
  • In a blender blend together mustard, vinegar, tarragon, salt, and pepper. With motor running add oil in a stream and blend until emulsified. Vinaigrette may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Make herbed goat cheese:
  • In a bowl stir together bread crumbs, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Cut each cheese round in half crosswise. Coat each piece of cheese evenly with crumb mixture, pressing gently, and transfer to a baking sheet. Goat cheese may be prepared up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, covered loosely. Let cheese come to room temperature before proceeding.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Broil goat cheese about 2 inches from heat until crumbs are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • In a bowl toss watercress and onion with half of vinaigrette. Arrange watercress mixture, beets, and goat cheese on 8 salad plates and drizzle remaining vinaigrette over beets.

BEET AND WATERCRESS SALAD WITH GOAT'S CHEESE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     weekday, salads and dressings

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch beets, without the leaves
2 bunches watercress
2 heads endive
1 clove garlic, crushed
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Balsamic vinegar to taste
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
6 slices fresh goat's cheese, in 1/2-inch thick rounds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake the beets in their skins until they are tender when tested with a skewer or sharp knife (one to two hours, depending on size). Remove, cool and peel. Cut into dice.
  • Trim the stalks from the watercress; separate the endive leaves and slice them into thin strips.
  • Combine the garlic, olive oil and vinegar and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove the garlic and toss the watercress leaves and endive in the dressing, reserving a couple of spoonfuls of dressing for the beets. Toss the beets in remaining dressing.
  • Divide the salad equally among six dinner plates. Top with a couple of spoonfuls of dressed beets and place a disk of goat's cheese on top

ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE



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This delicious roasted beet salad is just the right combination of flavors and textures, and more than once someone has told me that it is the best salad they have ever had!

Provided by hannahclevenger

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium beets
1 drizzle olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 (4 ounce) log goat cheese, cut into small medallions
1 cup canola oil
1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds, or to taste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette dressing, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Drizzle beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and place in a large baking dish.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until beets are easily pierced with a knife, 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on size.
  • Remove beets from the oven and let cool slightly. Unwrap, reserving any juice that is in the aluminum foil. Peel beets under warm water, cut into cubes, and place in a bowl.
  • Place egg, flour, and bread crumbs into 3 separate dishes. Season all 3 with salt and pepper.
  • Toss each goat cheese medallion in egg to coat, move to flour and coat then toss in bread crumbs, coating both sides evenly. Transfer medallions to a plate and place in the refrigerator to firm up, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat canola oil over medium heat in a frying pan until it sizzles. Place goat cheese medallions in hot oil and fry until golden, about 1 minute per side. Remove from oil and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Place a bed of mixed greens on a serving platter and top with beets and goat cheese medallions. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Drizzle with balsamic dressing and reserved beet juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 104.3 mg, Fat 73.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 496.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

HERBED WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD



Herbed Warm Goat Cheese Salad image

Make and share this Herbed Warm Goat Cheese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Cheese

Time 18m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup fresh minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 cup olive oil
2 (3 ounce) logs goat cheese, cut into 4 pieces each
1 1/2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup good quality- aged balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon minced shallot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces baby greens
1/2 cup candied pecans (optional)
1/4 cup shaved carrot (optional)
1/4 cup red onion (optional)

Steps:

  • Cheese:.
  • Combine garlic, thyme, pepper, salt, and oil in a bowl.
  • Whisk to incorporate ingredients.
  • Place the cheese slices into the mixture making sure to coat all sides.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Dressing:.
  • Using a whisk mix all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl. After all are well mixed use whisk and slowly add oil to emulsify. Refrigerate till ready to serve.
  • Before serving place a cookie sheet in oven and preheat to 350°.
  • Spread bread crumbs onto plate and roll the cheese in them. Make sure to press the crumbs into the cheese.
  • Transfer the cheese onto the hot pan and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Toss the greens and all desired add ins together w/ desired amount of dressing and top each salad with cheese.
  • Serve while cheese is warm.
  • Prep time does not include chilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 662.2, Fat 61.8, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 2357.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 2, Protein 8.8

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Beets: Look for beets that are small and round, about 2-3 inches in diameter. These beets will be tender and flavorful when roasted.
  • Roast the Beets Properly: To ensure evenly roasted beets, toss them in olive oil and salt before roasting at a high temperature (400°F). Roast until the beets are fork-tender, about 45-60 minutes.
  • Make the Herbed Goat Cheese: Combine fresh herbs (such as chives, dill, and parsley) with goat cheese, olive oil, lemon zest, and honey. This flavorful goat cheese will complement the roasted beets perfectly.
  • Assemble the Salad: Layer roasted beets, watercress, and crumbled goat cheese on a bed of mixed greens. Drizzle with a balsamic vinegar dressing for a tangy and flavorful finish.

Conclusion:

This Herbed Goat Cheese, Roasted Beet, and Watercress Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The sweet and earthy beets, tangy goat cheese, peppery watercress, and balsamic dressing create a well-balanced and satisfying salad. It's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for dinner. With its vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this salad is sure to impress your family and friends.

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