Baby Beet Salad with Walnuts

Roasted baby beets join lettuce, walnuts, and Gorgonzola cheese in this wholesome salad that's full of fresh flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 236 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup vinaigrette dressing, or to taste
• 2 pounds assorted baby beets
• 5 cups baby lettuce mix
• ⅔ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• ⅔ cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Trim tops from baby beets. Gently wash, then arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to coat.

Step 3

Bake, covered, until tender, about 40 minutes. Let cool in the covered pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.

Step 4

Peel and halve beets lengthwise, then gently toss with vinaigrette dressing.

Step 5

Arrange baby lettuce on a serving platter. Top with beets, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts.