Golden Beet & Goat Cheese Salad

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serves 4
The first time I tasted a roasted beet salad, I was in love. This recipe for golden beet & goat cheese salad is my version of the beautiful pairing beets & goat cheese make together.
Ingredients

3 large golden beets medium, roasted and cubed (see recipe below)
½ red onion peeled and sliced on a mandolin (or very thin)
1 head of lettuce large
8 oz. goat cheese
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
Toasted pine nuts are a nice addition

Preparation

Roasted beets: If you are roasting your own beets, trim the stem, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and bake at 400 for 35-55 minutes, depending on the size of the beets*. Then allow to cool and peel.
Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with the greens.
Add the onion, cubed beets, goat cheese and pine nuts, if you choose to use, to the greens. Toss and enjoy!