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Beetroot, goat’s cheese and walnut salad

Beetroot, goat’s cheese and walnut really work well together, particularly with a honey-based dressing. So this salad is a delicious, easy dish that is perfect for a light lunch but can also be served as a starter at a dinner party. I used baby beetroot infused with a fiery sweet chilli marinade (sold in most supermarkets as sweetfire beetroot) but you can use any pre-cooked, roasted or marinated beetroot.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: British
Calories: 1234

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g salad leaves
  • 100 g cooked/roasted baby beetroot
  • 100 g soft goat’s cheese with rind on
  • 50 g walnuts lightly toasted
  • 1 Tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsps of balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp of clear honey

Method
 

  1. Place the salad on two plates. Cut the beets into small wedges. Cut the cheese into two thick slices.
  2. Heat a greased griddle pan and grill the cheese until bubbling and golden. Place these on top of the salad. Scatter the beet wedges and walnuts around.
  3. For the dressing, combine the olive oil with the balsamic vinegar and honey. Mix well then drizzle over the salad.