Bright Beet & Peach Salad with Juicy Tomatoes and Tangy Goat Cheese

2023-07-18

By Green Fan

Vegetarian

Salad

Say hello to summer with our Bright Beet & Peach Salad with Juicy Tomatoes and Tangy Goat Cheese! This bright and colorful salad is bursting with the flavors of fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes, and tangy goat cheese. The roasted beets add a sweet earthy note, while the pistachios add crunch. The simple honey and sherry vinegar dressing is the perfect finishing touch. Beets are a great source of folate, vitamin C, and potassium, while peaches contain vitamin C and both purple and red tomatoes are rich in lycopene. Goat cheese is also a good source of calcium, vitamin A, and riboflavin. Beets, tomatoes, and peaches all contain antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation in the body. Vitamin C, found in both peaches and tomatoes, is an excellent antioxidant that helps boost the immune system and can aid in wound healing. eets contain nitrates that can improve blood flow and help lower blood pressure in some people. Goat cheese is a rich source of calcium which is important for strong bones.

Ingredients

• 3 medium beets, roasted and sliced

• 2 ripe peaches, sliced

• ½ pint grape tomatoes, halved

• 2 cups mixed greens

• ½ cup crumbled goat cheese

• ¼ cup chopped pistachios

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

• 1 tablespoon minced shallot

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Roast the beets for 45 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool, then peel and slice them.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, honey, vinegar, shallot and salt and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.

3. In a large bowl, combine the beets, sliced peaches, halved grape tomatoes and mixed greens. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat everything evenly.

4. Crumble the goat cheese and sprinkle it over the top of the salad. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and serve.

Preparation Time 15 min

Cook Time 45 min

Total time 1 hr

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 290

Total Fat: 19g

Total Carbohydrates: 23g

Fiber: 5g

Sugar: 16g

Protein: 8g

Sodium: 202mg

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