October 21, 2009 (Updated February 21, 2023)

Just Beet It!

by Anne Mauney, MPH, RD

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He he… come on. That pun was just too good to pass up! So when I was little, I remember my grandmother feeding me freshly boiled beets (in addition to cookies, of course) from their garden when me, my parents, and my brother went to their house. They were so good. But after that, I forgot about my love for beets, and was too lazy to make them on my own. So one day this summer when I was at Whole Foods, and I came across this: 004

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 for a mere buck or two, you know I had to give it a try. I’m generally a total “I don’t eat vegetables from a can” snob, but I had to make an exception for this. I’m so glad I did! These things are amazing. If you don’t think you like beets but have never tried them, please buy this. I may or may not eat them straight out of the can sometimes. Whatever. So, in honor of the warmer temperatures and sunshine today, today’s lunch featured said beets (and an awesome leftover sandwich), all lovely and cooked and sliced for me and all I had to do was open a can! 010 Doesn’t that look yummy?? Goat cheese + beets = heaven. Goat Cheese and Beet Salad Ingredients:
  • Mixed greens
  • Baby spinach
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced beets
  • Goat cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • Cracked pepper
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette
007 Easy and awesome. Just throw it all on a plate, top with some balsamic vinaigrette, and enjoy! 009

Goat Cheese and Beet Salad

Goat Cheese and Beet Salad
May 4, 2019 by Anne

Creamy goat cheese, herby beets, refreshing cucumbers, and mixed greens come together for an easy and delicious salad.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Yield
1-2 servings
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Ingredients:

  • Mixed greens
  • Baby spinach
  • Sliced cucumber
  • Sliced beets
  • Goat cheese
  • Chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • Cracked pepper
  • Balsamic Vinaigrette

Instructions:

  1. Easy and awesome. Just throw it all on a plate, top with some balsamic vinaigrette, and enjoy!

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What’s your favorite beet recipe? I had a busy day today full of Bio class and Bio lab. Did I tell you guys I got a 91.5 on my Bio midterm?? Woohooo!!! Especially awesome since the class average was 65?!? My mom and I are off to have dinner so I must go. Have a lovely evening everyone! 🙂
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12 comments
  • Emily
    I love beets but can never figure out how to incorporate them into a meal... thanks for the suggestion I will definitely be giving your recipe a try next week!
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  • Jessica
    I used to like to eat beets out of the can...my mom says it was gross but whatever :D LOVE this!
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  • Lauren
    That salad looks awesome. I just love beets in my salad. I love beets period!
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  • Turner
    (Look, I'm commenting on your blog!) I make beet salads all the time and they're actually really easy to make with real beets! You just throw them into a pot of water, boil them up until they're soft, and the skin peels right off! Plus you can get some really colorful ones at the farmer's market this time of year. I love them in a salad with arugula, goat cheese and walnuts!
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  • Anne P
    If by gross she means amazing, then yes ;)
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  • Kerstin
    I love beets! Sweet, earthy, and delicious. I always put them in potato salad (turns the whole salad pink!), and they'd probably be good in mashed potatoes too. Borscht is yummy and actually quite simple to make (I recently tried it for the first time, and definitely need to make it again soon). I also like just plain boiled beets as a side, or in sandwiches/wraps. Looking forward to trying this salad :)
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