20+ Healthy Vegetable Side Dishes, Including Balsamic Roasted Beets
This roasted beet salad with goat cheese and walnuts is simple, healthy, and lightly tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. It's the perfect salad or vegetable side dish!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 6 medium-large beets (2 bunches)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- 1/3 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup raw walnut halves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, like parsley, dill, or chives
Balsamic Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1.5 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp honey
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove greens, stems, and rough ends of beets. With a vegetable peeler, remove skins and cut into ~1-inch chunks.
- In a large bowl, toss beets with olive oil and salt until evenly coated. Spread beets onto lined baking sheet, ensuring space in between each piece. Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes, tossing once halfway through. Beets are done once they are fork-tender.
- While beets cook, make balsamic dressing by adding ingredients into a small jar and shaking vigorously.
- Once beets are cooked, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Transfer beets to a bowl and toss with balsamic dressing. Sprinkle beets with crumbled goat cheese, walnuts, and freshly chopped herbs. Enjoy!
Notes
*Recipe will make 4 small servings or 2 large ones. Serve beets alongside your favourite protein, add to grain bowls, or use as a salad topper!
*While best enjoyed fresh, leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days. Reheat in the microwave or enjoy cold! If possible, I would recommend adding the walnuts and goat cheese fresh, right before eating.
*Do not let those beet greens go to waste! Simply wash them and use as you would other leafy greens. I love sautéing them in a pan with olive oil, salt, and garlic powder. By doing this, you will get 2 yummy side dishes out of one vegetable :)