Beetroot salad with goat cheese

Name: Beetroot salad with goat cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 SERVINGS
Cuisine: Česká kuchyně
Ingredients: 100 g pine nuts; 400 g soft fresh goat cheese; handful of young beetroot leaves; extra virgin olive oil; freshly ground pepper; 800 g cooked beetroot; tablespoon of honey; 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; freshly ground pepper; salt; The richness of the salad is best highlighted when paired with fresh, light wines. Choose white or sparkling wines with juicy acidity.

4 SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS FOR THE SALAD

100 g pine nuts
400 g soft fresh goat cheese
handful of young beetroot leaves
extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground pepper
800 g cooked beetroot

INGREDIENTS FOR THE DRESSING

tablespoon of honey
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
freshly ground pepper
salt

WINE PAIRING

The richness of the salad is best highlighted when paired with fresh, light wines. Choose white or sparkling wines with juicy acidity.

INSTRUCTIONS

1
Peel the cooked beetroot, cut it into 1 cm cubes, and place it in a bowl.
2
In a bowl, mix honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the beetroot, mix, and set aside.
3
In a preheated pan over medium heat, dry-roast the pine nuts until golden brown, stirring constantly, then set them aside.
4
On a plate, arrange some of the diced beetroot with dressing, some beetroot leaves, crumbled goat cheese, and pine nuts. Drizzle the salad with olive oil and season with freshly ground pepper.

Roman Vaněk

Tip: For an especially delicate flavor, you can finish the sauce with a drop of lemon juice. Homemade spaetzle or wide noodles, which perfectly soak up the creamy sauce, are an excellent side dish.