MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BEETS, GOAT CHEESE, & ROSEMARY WALNUTS

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A refreshing winter salad with sweet beets, baby lettuce, creamy goat cheese medallions and crunchy toasted rosemary walnuts

Provided by Marilena Leavitt

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the salad:
6 oz. mixed lettuce leaves, including radicchio & butter lettuce, washed and dried
3 small beets
6 oz. goat cheese, kept cold
1 large egg white, beaten with 1 tsp. water
½ cup plain bread crumbs (or panko)
2 TBSP. olive oil (for the pan)
Dressing:
1 TBSP. shallot, finely minced
3 TBSP. white balsamic vinegar
2 TBSP. fresh orange juice
4 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
½ sea salt & ¼ tsp. freshly ground pepper
Topping:
1 TBSP. fresh rosemary leaves, minced
½ cup walnuts, cut in quarters
1 TBSP. extra virgin olive oil
--- sea salt & freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash the beets well, place them on a large piece of foil and wrap tightly. Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes, or, until the beets are cooked through. Let them cool in the foil then remove the foil and rub off the beet skins. Cut into wedges and place in a small bowl. (*)
  • To make the topping: to a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 TBSP. of extra virgin olive oil and stir in the rosemary leaves and the walnuts. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently. When the rosemary leaves are crispy and the walnuts are golden brown, remove them from the skillet, place on paper towels and season with some salt and pepper. Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel and set aside.
  • To make the dressing: place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well to combine. Pour two tablespoons of the dressing over the beets and reserve the rest for the greens.
  • Slice the cold goat cheese into 8 - ½" slices. Dip each slice into the beaten egg white, then in the bread crumbs, making sure the cheese is well coated. Place the slices on a small rack and chill for 15 minutes or so, to firm up.
  • Return the same skillet to medium-high heat and add 2 TBSP. of olive oil. When the oil is hot, place the goat cheese medallions in the skillet and cook them quickly on both sides until browned on the outside, but not yet melted inside, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Toss the green with the rest of the dressing and place in a serving platter. Top with the beets and the goat cheese medallions. Scatter the toasted rosemary-walnuts over the whole salad and serve.

Luka Licanin
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This salad looks amazing! I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Justin Vivien
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. I can't wait to try it!


Ashok k RAy AMAT jankinagar
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This salad is so healthy and delicious. It's the perfect salad to serve at a summer party.


Craig Hancock
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I love the addition of rosemary to this salad. It gives it a really nice flavor.


Ramon Salazar
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover beets. It's also a great make-ahead salad, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Vahlid Ozed
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't look anything like the picture. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Jayda Alderman
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out very well. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Welder Sumnto
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The salad was good, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping it would be.


Beast Music
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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Shani Muaz
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The salad was good, but the dressing was a bit too oily for my taste.


MONEY TV
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less honey.


jordan bryceland
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This salad is so beautiful and delicious. I can't wait to make it again.


g n
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The beets, goat cheese, and walnuts are a perfect match.


Yvonne Salmon
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover beets.


Tony Us
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I'm not usually a fan of beets, but I loved them in this salad. The goat cheese and walnuts really helped to balance out the flavor.


Karna Bahadur Rai
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This salad is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The beets add a beautiful pop of color, too.


Laila
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Aurgha Saha
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. The goat cheese and walnuts add a nice touch of creaminess and crunch.


Ahmed bedo
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Ritah Tendo
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the presentation was beautiful.