Festive Beet & Goat Cheese Salad – Easy Holiday Appetizer

Ingredients

• • 1 ⅞ lb (450g) golden beets, peeled and cubed
• • 8 ⅞ oz (225g) goat cheese, crumbled
• • 4 ⅞ cups arugula
• • ⅞ cup olive oil
• • ⅞ cup red wine vinegar
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp honey
• • Zest of 1 orange
• • 1 ⅞ tbsp orange juice
• • Salt and pepper to taste
• • Optional: pomegranate seeds, toasted walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and cube the beets. Crumble the goat cheese. Measure all remaining ingredients.

2. 2

   Toss beet cubes with 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Whisk together remaining 2 tbsp olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, orange zest, orange juice, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine arugula, roasted beets, and crumbled goat cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss gently.

5. 5

   Transfer to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with additional arugula and vinaigrette if desired.