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Spring Greens with Beets and Goat Cheese

11 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023
"I love to put small variations on this salad, depending on what I have on hand, but this version is my absolute favorite. I just fell in love with the flavor combinations." Kristin Kossak, Bozeman, Montana
Spring Greens with Beets and Goat Cheese
Spring Greens with Beets and Goat Cheese Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup pecan halves
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon stone-ground mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced beets, drained
  • 1 cup crumbled goat cheese

Directions

  1. In a large heavy skillet, cook the pecans, 1 tablespoon vinegar and water over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, syrup, mustard, salt and remaining vinegar. Refrigerate until serving.
  3. In a large bowl, combine salad greens and dressing; toss to coat. Divide among eight salad plates. Top with beets, goat cheese and glazed pecans.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 268 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.