Roasted Beet, Pear, Walnut and Goat Cheese Salad

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Ingredients

• 1 pound beets (golden, red or combination)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 large pear, cored and sliced
• 3 cups Arugula or mixed salad greens
• 4 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup crumbled low-fat goat cheese

Dressing

• 1 Tbsp. orange juice
• 2 Tbsp. sherry or champagne vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. minced shallots
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Prepare dressing by combining all ingredients in a jar. Shake vigorously or whisk together in a bowl.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Trim beet greens, leaving root and an inch of stem; scrub beets with vegetable brush.
3. Place beets on pan coated with cooking spray. Roast beets for 45 minutes or until tender; when cool, rub off skins and trim root and stem.
4. Slice beets into bite-size pieces; drizzle with a tablespoon of vinaigrette and toss to coat.
5. Divide Arugula on six salad plates; top each with beets, pears, onion, cheese and nuts; drizzle with remaining salad dressing.

Yield

6 servings

Nutritional Information

Calories: 142
Calories from fat: 62 (43%)
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 2mg
Sodium: 187mg
Carbohydrate: 17g
Protein: 4g
Fiber: 4g

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