Chicory and Roasted Beet Salad W- Blue Cheese Dressing

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0

Chicory and Roasted Beet Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

Chicory and Roasted Beet Salad W- Blue Cheese Dressing

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

192

Sugar

Fat

This Chicory and Roasted Beet Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a bright and flavorful salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of roasted beets, chicory, and blue cheese is both delicious and nutritious, providing plenty of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to keep you feeling your best. Whether you're looking for a light meal or a hearty salad, this recipe is sure to please.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.	Prepare the beets by wrapping them individually in foil and roasting in the hot oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender. Then remove from the oven and let them cool.
3.	While the beets are roasting, prepare the bread cubes by spreading them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and coating them with cooking spray. Toast the bread cubes in the oven for 5-10 minutes, until they turn golden brown.
4.	For the salad, wash and cut the chicory into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the salad on a large platter.
5.	Once the beets are cooled, peel them with your hands or a vegetable peeler and then slice them into wedges, about 1/2 inch thick.
6.	Top the salad with the roasted beet wedges and toasted bread cubes. Finish by drizzling blue cheese dressing over the whole salad.

PROS

This salad combines the earthy sweetness of roasted beets with the crisp bitterness of chicory, and is finished off by tangy blue cheese dressing.
It’s a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling energized and nourished.

CONS

If you don’t like the taste of blue cheese, you may find this dressing overwhelming.
Additionally, beets can sometimes cause intestinal discomfort for people with sensitive digestion.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicory is rich in antioxidants and has many health benefits, including promoting digestive health, reducing inflammation, and improving heart health.
Beets are also rich in antioxidants, and can help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance, among other benefits.
Finally, blue cheese contains probiotics, which can improve gut health and boost the immune system.

	3 beets , trimmed ( about 3/4 lb . )
	2 cups cubes French bread
	cooking spray
	6 cups torn chicory lettuce ( curly endive )
	blue cheese dressing