Beetroot, goat’s cheese and walnut salad

An autumn-flavoured salad, balanced and full of contrasts: the earthy sweetness of beetroot, the creaminess of goat’s cheese and the crunch of walnuts. Rich in fibre, antioxidants and good fats, it is a starter or light lunch that is as pretty as it is tasty.

Prep time: 15 min  |  Cooking time: 0 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 479 kcal · 17 g protein · 13 g carbohydrate · 39 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 cooked beetroots
• 80 g goat’s cheese
• 1 handful of walnuts
• 2 handfuls of rocket
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Method

1. Cut the cooked beetroot into cubes or wedges.
2. Arrange the rocket on the plates and add the beetroot.
3. Crumble over the goat’s cheese and sprinkle with the roughly chopped walnuts.
4. Dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

Nutritional benefits

Beetroot is rich in fibre, folate and natural nitrates, studied for their beneficial effect on circulation and endurance, which makes it an interesting asset for athletes. Walnuts provide plant-based omega-3 and good fats for the heart, goat’s cheese provides protein and calcium, and rocket adds antioxidants. A colourful, nutritious salad that combines taste pleasure with health benefits.

Variations and substitutions

• Vegan: replace the goat’s cheese with avocado or seeds.
• More filling: add quinoa, lentils or buckwheat.
• With citrus: orange segments for freshness.
• Other nuts and seeds: hazelnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds.

Storage and making ahead

Can be prepared ahead (with the components kept apart) and assembled when serving. Cooked beetroot keeps for several days in the fridge. Add the dressing at the last moment so the rocket does not go soggy.

💡 Good to know

For athletes, beetroot is useful before an endurance session thanks to its nitrates. Choose plain cooked beetroot (not in vinegar) so that you control the seasoning.

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The foods in this recipe: beetroots · goat’s cheese · walnuts · rocket · olive oil.

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