Balsamic Glazed Beetroot, Lentil, Goat's Cheese, Walnut and Rocket Salad

Tangy goat’s cheese and sweet, earthy beetroot are a match made in flavour heaven. With elegant puy lentils and mustardy rocket, this classic salad w...Tangy goat’s cheese and sweet, earthy beetroot are a match made in flavour heaven. With elegant puy lentils and mustardy rocket, this classic salad will keep you coming back for more. Read more Tangy goat’s cheese and sweet, earthy beetroot are a match made in flavour heaven. With elegant puy lentils and mustardy rocket, this classic salad will keep you coming back for more. Tangy goat’s cheese and sweet, earthy beetroot are a match made in flavour heaven. With elegant puy lentils and mustardy rocket, this classic salad will keep you coming back for more.

Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Healthy
fats
Contains
Dairy, Nuts View all Rocket leaves, Beans, Milk, Vinegar, Olive oil, Walnuts, Arugula, Legumes, Beetroot, Dairy, Puy lentils, Nuts, Lentils, Lemon
Ingredients
Serves 4
Swaps: flaked almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecans
puy lentils (cooked)
peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
water
Swaps: sherry vinegar, black vinegar
brown sugar
Swaps: maple syrup, white sugar
rocket leaves
Swaps: baby spinach, kale
juiced
goat’s cheese
Swaps: feta cheese, avocado
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Healthy
fats

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

12g
Protein
293kcal
Calories
16g
Total Fat
28g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
9g
Fibre
122mg
Calcium
9%
 
3mg
Iron
17%
 
72mg
Magnesium
17%
 
641mg
Potassium
14%
 
152mg
Sodium
7%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0%
0.1mcg
Vitamin D
1%
 
1.1mg
Vitamin E
7%
 
244mcg
Vitamin B9
61%
 
82mcg
Vitamin A
9%
 
11mg
Vitamin C
12%
 
1.4mg
Zinc
13%
 
20mcg
Vitamin K
17%
 
0.5mg
Copper
56%
 
0.2mg
Vitamin B2
15%
 
1.9mg
Vitamin B3
12%
 
0.3mg
Vitamin B6
18%
 
209mg
Phosphorus
17%
 
Protein: 12g; Calories: 293kcal; Total Fat: 16g; Carbs: 28g; Sugars: 14g; Fibre: 9g; Calcium: 122mg (9%); Iron: 3mg (17%); Magnesium: 72mg (17%); Potassium: 641mg (14%); Sodium: 152mg (7%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin D: 0.1mcg (1%); Vitamin E: 1.1mg (7%); Vitamin B9: 244mcg (61%); Vitamin A: 82mcg (9%); Vitamin C: 11mg (12%); Zinc: 1.4mg (13%); Vitamin K: 20mcg (17%); Copper: 0.5mg (56%); Vitamin B2: 0.2mg (15%); Vitamin B3: 1.9mg (12%); Vitamin B6: 0.3mg (18%); Phosphorus: 209mg (17%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
Healthy
fats
Contains
Dairy, Nuts View all Rocket leaves, Beans, Milk, Vinegar, Olive oil, Walnuts, Arugula, Legumes, Beetroot, Dairy, Puy lentils, Nuts, Lentils, Lemon
Ingredients
Serves 4
Swaps: flaked almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecans
puy lentils (cooked)
peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
water
Swaps: sherry vinegar, black vinegar
brown sugar
Swaps: maple syrup, white sugar
rocket leaves
Swaps: baby spinach, kale
juiced
goat’s cheese
Swaps: feta cheese, avocado

Ingredients

Serves 4
Swaps: flaked almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pecans
puy lentils (cooked)
peeled and cut into 2cm chunks
water
Swaps: sherry vinegar, black vinegar
brown sugar
Swaps: maple syrup, white sugar
rocket leaves
Swaps: baby spinach, kale
juiced
goat’s cheese
Swaps: feta cheese, avocado

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 150°C/130°C fan.

2

Place the walnuts on a baking tray and into the oven for 12-15 minutes, until darkened and fragrant. Remove and allow to cool before roughly chopping.

3

Place the beetroot into a saucepan with the water, balsamic and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20-25  minutes until the beetroot is tender and the liquid has reduced into a thickened, sticky glaze. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly. If necessary, allow it to cook uncovered for the final few minutes to help the liquid reduce.

4

Squeeze the lemon juice and drizzle the olive oil over the rocket. Gently toss to coat.

5

Top with the beetroot, lentils, walnuts and goats cheese.

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User comments (9)

Sophie Last month

Great recipe, but I did what I do with all recipes, and just used it for inspiration. I roasted the beetroot and drizzled a balsamic glaze on at the end instead. I also added some pomegranate seeds.

Anne 3 months ago

I loved this recipe! To save time I boiled the beets to make peeling and dicing easier, then tossed them in balsamic glaze. I also used feta instead of goat cheese and it was delicious.

Fiona 5 months ago

Easy and tasty. Roasting the nuts really elevated their flavour!

Fiona 5 months ago

Easy and tasty. Roasting the nuts really elevated their flavour!

Mary Jane 7 months ago

Delicious. The walnuts were so favoursome. As I didn't have goat's cheese I added shaved parmesano instead which worked quite well.

Catherine 10 months ago

Delightful, full of flavour. Will definitely make this again.

Janie Last year

Loved every bit of it, I’ll be having the same again tomorrow!

Joan Last year

Wonderful flavours, especially the beetroot and the goats cheese. Walnuts added a great crunch

Sarah 2 years ago

Tasty simple

Recipe by Dr Rupy Aujla and in the categories: Sides, Legumes, Anti-Inflammatory, Lunch
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