Roasted Beet and Pear Salad

Earthy roasted beets, sweet ripe pears, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts make up this delicious Roasted Beet and Pear Salad. A tangy balsamic dressing drizzles over the top. It has just the right amount of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium beets, roasted and peeled
• 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and roast in the oven for about 45-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork

Remove the beets from the oven, let them cool, and then peel and slice them into thin rounds

In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

Place the mixed greens in a large salad bowl and arrange the roasted beet rounds and pear slices on top

Sprinkle crumbled goat cheese and chopped walnuts over the salad

Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the salad just before serving

Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients

Serve immediately and enjoy