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Elderflower-Walnut Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

This vibrant, flavor-packed salad combines sweet roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and toasted walnuts over a bed of fresh greens—all tied together with a floral, nutty vinaigrette made from Elderflower White Balsamic and handcrafted French Walnut Oil. It’s a fresh, elegant twist on a classic beet salad—perfect for brunch, lunch, or your next show-stopping starter.
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Ingredients
  

For the salad:

  • 3 medium beets peeled and chopped
  • 4 cups arugula or mixed greens
  • 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts
  • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
  • Flaky sea salt + black pepper, to taste

For the vinaigrette:

  • 2 tbsp Elderflower White Balsamic
  • 4 tbsp Walnut Oil
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

Roast the beets

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss chopped beets with a bit of Walnut Oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized. Let cool.

Make the vinaigrette

  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Elderflower Balsamic, Walnut Oil, honey, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Taste—it should be bright, slightly floral, and balanced.

Assemble the salad

  • On a large platter or bowl, layer greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts, and shallots. Drizzle with vinaigrette and finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and freshly cracked pepper.

Serve & swoon

  • Serve with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon. Bonus points for enjoying it on a patio with a linen napkin and an attitude of leisure.

Notes

A sophisticated salad with a floral twist and nutty depth
This isn’t your average beet salad. It’s what happens when bold earthy beets, tangy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts get a fancy botanical upgrade. Drizzled with a silky Walnut Oil and Elderflower Balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is vibrant, unexpected, and just bougie enough to make you feel like you're dining al fresco in Provence.

Why It Works

  • The beets play beautifully with the sweet tang of elderflower balsamic.
  • The walnut oil adds warmth and depth to both the dressing and roasted veg.
  • The goat cheese brings creamy tang to cut the richness.
  • The whole thing? Straight-up spring picnic goals.
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