All of the ingredients, except the romaine and the dressing, use pre‑made or packaged products you can easily buy online. You can even use a bottled balsamic dressing if you prefer, though I happen to like mine better. I especially love the pre‑cooked beets and candied walnuts because they make the salad prep a total cinch. A perfect quick option for this cool and pretty Walnut Beet Salad as a light lunch for two.
Ingredients
- 1 romaine heart
- 6 small cooked beets
- 1/2 cup candied walnuts
- 2 oz goat cheese
- 1 recipe Homemade Balsamic Dressing
- 1 tbsp hot horseradish
Instructions
Gather all ingredients before starting the recipe.
- Cut 1 romaine heart into 1" slices and add to a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Cut 6 small cooked beets into quarters and reserve on a small dish.
- Prepare the Homemade Balsamic Dressing and add 1 tbsp hot horseradish for a little extra zing. Stir to combine.
Serving
- Mound a generous portion of romaine lettuce in the center of a rimmed serving bowl. Tuck the cooked beets between the leaves so the color peeks through. Sprinkle 1/2 cup candied walnuts in and around the lettuce and beets. Using the tip of a knife, scrape small bits of goat cheese over the salad so they fall lightly across the top. Serve with the balsamic dressing on the side.
