Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad with Beetroot Microgreens
Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad with Beetroot Microgreens
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cooked beetroot, diced
- 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup beetroot microgreens
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Combine beetroot, goat cheese, beetroot microgreens, and walnuts in a bowl.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss to coat.
Nutritional Benefits:
- Beetroot: High in nitrates, which can help lower blood pressure and improve exercise performance. Also a good source of fiber, folate, and vitamin C.
- Goat Cheese: Lower in calories and fat than cow's milk cheese, and a good source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12.
- Beetroot Microgreens: Contain high levels of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium, iron, and magnesium.