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Roasted beet salad with cream cheese and herbs
Side Dish

Roasted beet salad with cream cheese and herbs

A warm beet salad with creamy cheese and fresh herbs. Simple, Nordic, and full of colour. Works as a side or a light plate.

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4.9 (146)
50 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Roasted beets

    • 1.3 lb beetroot
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

  • Dressing and topping

    • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • 1 tsp honey (optional)
    • 3.5 oz cream cheese (such as soft cheese or goat's cheese)
    • 1 bundt fresh herbs (such as parsley, dill or thyme)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare

    1. Heat the oven to 200 °C, conventional.
    2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
    2 min
    200°C
    Oven
  2. 2

    Prepare the beets

    1. Rinse and peel the beets (gloves help – they stain).
    2. Cut into even wedges or dice so they roast evenly.
    3. Put the beets in a bowl.
    8 min
    KnifeCutting BoardBowl
  3. 3

    Toss with oil and seasoning

    1. Add olive oil, salt and pepper to the bowl.
    2. Toss well so every piece is coated.
    2 min
    Bowl
  4. 4

    Roast the beets

    1. Spread on the tray in one layer with a little space between.
    2. Roast in the middle of the oven for about 35–40 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelised.
    3. Turn after about 20 minutes for even roasting.
    40 min
    200°C
    Oven
  5. 5

    Prepare herbs and lemon dressing

    1. Chop the herbs roughly (save some for garnish).
    2. Stir lemon juice with honey, if using.
    3. Taste the dressing: more lemon for brightness, more honey for roundness.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting BoardBowl
  6. 6

    Plate the salad

    1. Lay the warm beets on a platter or flat plate.
    2. Dot cream cheese over the top.
    3. Drizzle with the lemon dressing and top with herbs (and a little extra pepper if you like).
    3 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

230kcal

Protein

6g

Fat

14g

Carbs

20g

Serving Size

250g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve warm as a main with bread on the side.
  • • Use as a colourful side with meat or fish.
  • • Top with nuts for extra crunch.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Light white wine or rosé
  • • Alkoholfri: Water with lemon or mint

Side Pairings

  • • Boiled potatoes or toasted rye for the sauce
  • • Grilled chicken

Dessert Pairings

  • • Yoghurt with honey

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Fold in the fresh cheese just before serving.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: The salad is not suited to freezing because of the fresh cheese and herbs.

Reheating

  • • Oven: Warm the beets lightly in the oven at 150°C for 10 minutes before serving. (150°C)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Wear gloves when peeling beets – they stain heavily.
  • • The beets can be roasted the day before and kept in the fridge.

Cooking

  • • Roast long enough for the beets to turn tender and sweet.
  • • Turn halfway for even roasting.

Serving

  • • Scatter extra herbs when you serve.
  • • Serve on a flat plate so the colours show.

Variations

Flavor

  • With balsamic
  • With nuts
  • With roasted carrot

Health

  • Without cheese
  • With less oil

Method

  • Roasted in the oven
  • Served warm

Toppings

  • Toasted nuts
  • Rocket
  • Pomegranate seeds

Author

C

Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.