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Beet and Pear Salad with Chicken & Goat Cheese

This healthy beet salad recipe combines tender beets, crisp pear, savory chicken, and creamy goat cheese for a simple, colorful, and nutrient-packed meal.
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Instructions
 

  • The night before, season your chicken breast. I used garlic all-purpose seasoning, olive oil, black pepper, and salt. Then I let it sit in the refrigerator for about 24 hours.
  • Once you’re ready, preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Chop ¾ of your red pepper, green pepper, and white onion into strips.
  • Add the peppers, onion, two cloves of garlic, and the chicken into a baking dish. Drizzle a little olive oil over all the vegetables to keep them from sticking.
  • Once the oven has reached 450°F, place the dish inside.
  • Next, take a medium-sized pot and add a small portion of water at the bottom. If you have a steamer basket (which I really recommend), make sure the water does not go above where you’ll place your beets. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, place the beets in the pot and reduce the heat. Allow them to simmer for about 30 minutes or until the beets are fork-tender.
  • o Tip: Do not peel the beets before steaming to avoid over-bleeding. When the beet bleeds too much, it loses many of the nutrients stored in the root.
  • Finely dice the remaining red pepper and some radish. Toss them into your red lettuce.
  • Slice about half a green pear (or another type if you prefer).
  • Your chicken should be ready after 35–40 minutes.
  • Assemble your salad: add lettuce, peppers, radish, sliced pear, and chicken. Top with goat cheese (blueberry goat cheese if available) and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. ¡Provecho!
Keyword Beet Salad