• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
  • All Recipes
  • Dinner

Veronika's Kitchen logo

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • All Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Contact Us
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • All Recipes
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Contact Us
×

Home » Course » Dinner » Roasted Beet Salad

Published: Nov 15, 2019 · Modified: Jan 31, 2022 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Roasted Beet Salad

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Have some fun and make this festive salad with roasted beets, arugula, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and pomegranate seeds! Mixed with delicious citrus vinaigrette, it will be a great starter for a Summer dinner party!

Beet Salad on an oval white plate.

If you are looking for a simple but delicious salad, you should try this amazing Roasted Beet Salad recipe! It has a perfect combination of crunchiness from the walnuts, creaminess from goat cheese, freshness from arugula, sweetness from beets, and tartness from pomegranate seeds. You can dress it with delicious Citrus Vinaigrette or Lemon Salad Dressing.

Ingredients for roasted beet salad.

How to roast beets in the oven

I prefer to roast the beets a night before or in the morning of prepping this dish. The reason I do it is it takes one hour to roast the beets, and then you want to completely cool them off (for another hour).

Not to worry about this extra time, I just roast the beets a day before and then refrigerate them overnight.

To roast the beets in the oven, you need to cut off the stems. Then wash and pat dry. Wrap each beet in foil and bake at 400˚F for an hour. To make sure they are baked through, just pierce them with a fork.

process photos of how to make Roasted Beet Salad Recipe.

process photos of how to make Roasted Beet Salad Recipe.

How to make candied walnuts

Put walnuts, sugar, and butter in a non-stick pan.

Heat over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the sugar and butter are completely melted and coated the walnuts. Make sure you are constantly stirring, so the sugar doesn’t burn.

When the done, transfer the candied walnuts to a baking sheet with parchment paper and separate the nuts.

Let the nuts to cool off for at least 30 minutes.

If you don’t use all the nuts for the salad, you can keep the rest of them in an air-tight container.

Beet Salad on an oval white plate.

How to make Beet Salad

Peel and cut 4 medium beets into 2×2 inches pieces.

Rinse and dry arugula.

Place all the ingredients on a plate, arugula, diced beets, candied walnuts, pomegranate seeds, and goat cheese. Pour over the Citrus Vinaigrette or Lemon Vinaigrette.

NOTE: If you want to mix all the ingredients with the dressing before serving, top it with goat cheese after you mix it up. Otherwise, the cheese with get pinkish color (from the beets) and will make the salad creamy. By sprinkling it at the very end for a better presentation.

Beet Salad on an oval white plate.

Did you make this recipe?!? I’d love to know how it turned out! leave a comment and a rating below👇 thank you!

Beet Salad on an oval white plate.
Print Recipe

Roasted Beet Salad

Have some fun and make this festive salad with roasted beets, arugula, candied walnuts, goat cheese, and pomegranate seeds! Mixed with delicious citrus vinaigrette, it will be a great starter for a Summer dinner party!
Prep Time1 hr
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Veronika's Kitchen

Ingredients

Ingredients for Candied Walnuts:

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Ingredients for Roasted Beet Salad:

  • 4 medium beets red and golden
  • 1 cup candied walnuts
  • 5 cups arugula
  • ⅓ cup goat cheese or feta cheese
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
  • ⅓ cup Cirtus Vinaigrette or Lemon Vinaigrette

Instructions

How to roast beets in the oven

  • To roast the beets in the oven, you need to cut off the stems. Then wash and pat dry. Wrap each beet in foil and bake at 400˚F for an hour. To make sure they are baked through, just pierce them with a fork.
  • When the beets are baked, let them cool off of a counter for at least an hour.

How to make candied walnuts

  • While the beets are roasting, put 1 cup walnuts, ¼ cup sugar, and 1 tbsp butter in a non-stick pan.
  • Heat over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the sugar and butter are completely melted and coated the walnuts. Make sure you are constantly stirring, so the sugar doesn’t burn.
  • When the done, transfer the candied walnuts to a baking sheet with parchment paper and separate the nuts.
  • Let the nuts to cool off for at least 30 minutes.
  • If you don’t use all the nuts for the salad, you can keep the rest of them in an air-tight container.

How to make Roasted Beet Salad

  • Peel and cut 4 medium beets into 2x2 inches pieces.
  • Rinse and dry arugula.
  • Place all the ingredients on a plate, 5 cups arugula, diced beets, 1 cup candied walnuts, ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, and ⅓ cup goat cheese. Pour over the Citrus Vinaigrette or Lemon Vinaigrette.
    .

Notes

NOTE 1: I prefer to roast the beets a night before or in the morning of making the salad. The reason I do it is it takes one hour to roast the beets, and then you want to completely cool them off (for another hour). Not to worry about this extra time, I just roast the beets a day before and then refrigerate them overnight.
NOTE 2: If you want to mix all the ingredients with the dressing before serving, top it with goat cheese after you mix it up. Otherwise, the cheese with get pinkish color (from the beets) and will make the salad creamy. By sprinkling it at the very end, your salad presentation will look better.

Nutrition

Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 341mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?I'd love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

More Dinner Recipes

  • Bone-in Skin-on chicken thighs with seared lemon slices on a plate.
    Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
  • Baked diced chicken breast, sweet potatoes, broccoli, zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet topped with grated Parmesan cheese and herbs.
    Sheet Pan Chicken and Veggies
  • Cherry tomato sauce with basil in a large pan.
    15 Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
  • Chicken drumsticks with potatoes in a baking dish.
    Oven Baked Chicken Legs with Potatoes

Reader Interactions

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




  1. Jo says

    November 25, 2019 at 1:19 am

    That’s a gorgeous salad plate and I can never have enough of beet salad. So colorful and so much flavors in it. Absolutely love it.

    Reply
  2. Leanne says

    November 24, 2019 at 7:01 pm

    Beet salads are my favourite this time of year, and adding candied walnuts is just the way I like it! The goat cheese is a must too!

    Reply
  3. Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says

    November 24, 2019 at 1:35 pm

    What a beautiful salad! So colorful and festive! This would be a great side dish for the holidays or as part of a weekly meal prep! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Marisa F. Stewart says

    November 23, 2019 at 1:14 pm

    What a pretty salad – so festive. I wanted something for Thanksgiving that’s colorful and has lots of flavorful ingredients. Hello goat cheese! And the candied walnuts — so yummy. This is going to be on our table!!

    Reply
  5. Kathryn says

    November 23, 2019 at 9:56 am

    This is a great flavor combo for fall! The colors would make any table very festive.

    Reply
  6. Danielle says

    November 22, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    The colors of your salad remind me why salads are SO important for any celebration. I get a warm feeling just by looking at your images. I can only imagine how great it will be to have this salad in front of me soon!

    Reply
  7. Denise says

    November 21, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Roasted beets are one of my favorites. I can tell I will love this salad, I love the flavors you have in here.

    Reply
  8. Brittany says

    November 19, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    This salad would be a perfect addition to my Thanksgiving dinner this year! I love pairing beets with goat cheese, and I bet it would be a huge hit with my family! I Can’t wait to try it out. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  9. Paula Montenegro says

    November 19, 2019 at 5:40 am

    This salad is fantastic! I made it several times and it gets better every time! All my favorite ingredients in one place. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Chef Dennis says

    November 19, 2019 at 2:23 am

    I love salads very much! And this roasted beet salad recipe looks really delicious. I will surely add this on my menu for our Holiday dinner. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  11. Kelly Anthony says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:37 pm

    I love anything with beets, especially when it is paired with goat cheese. I’m going to add this roasted beet salad to our Thanksgiving menu.

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Follow me on:

Welcome to Veronika’s Kitchen!

Hi, I'm Veronika! I'm so happy to see you on my blog and share my favorite meals with you! My main goal is to share delicious classic recipes using simple ingredients. Read More…

Categories

Featured at:

list of brand logos

Most Popular

  • Stew with beef tips, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a bowl.
    Dutch Oven Beef Stew
  • Chicken and rice with broccoli and melted cheese in a white casserole.
    Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Casserole
  • A slice of Tiramisu on a grey plate.
    Classic Tiramisu Recipe
  • Sliced banana bread on a white table.
    One Bowl Banana Bread

Instant Pot Recipes

  • Mashed potatoes, topped with butter and chopped parsley in a bowl.
    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
  • A collage of four Instant Pot recipes with text in the middle.
    Instant Pot Recipes for Beginners
  • Bolognese sauce over pasta in a grey bowl.
    Easy Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
  • Lamb shank with gravy, vegetables, amd mashed potatoes in a grey bowl.
    Instant Pot Lamb Shanks

Dinner Recipes

  • Sauteed broccoli, carrots, snow peas, and red bell pepper in teriyaki sauce over white rice in a bowl.
    Vegetables Teriyaki Stir Fry
  • Soup with onions, carrots, potatoes, peas, and pasta in a bowl.
    Vegetable Noodle Soup
  • Carrot and lentil soup, topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley, in a bowl with a spoon.
    Carrot and Lentil Soup
  • Pasta with chicken, spinach, with blush sauce, topped with melted cheese and parsley, in a baking dish.
    Tomato Chicken Pasta Bake

Dessert Recipes

  • Sour Cream Cookies, topped with sugar icing and sprinkles on a plate.
    Sour Cream Cookies
  • Chocolate bundt cake, topped with chocolate ganache.
    Chocolate Overload Cake
  • Cookies topped with M&Ms and chocolate chips on a wire rack.
    Monster Cookies
  • Apple Pie Cinnamon Roll in a baking dish.
    Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Footer

↑ back to top

About

  • Privacy Policy
  • About
  • Contact

Newsletter

  • Sign Up! for emails and updates

Copyright © 2023 Veronika's Kitchen on the Cookd Pro Theme