Whether you love or hate them, you can’t deny the benefits of loading up on beets! They’re known for helping our immune systems, our hearts, respiratory system and liver. Not to mention they can help with aging! They’re also jam packed with vitamins. Umm….so they’re basically rockin’ the veggie game! (Or root game, if we’re technically speaking)
ALSO: beware. If you’ve never worked with beets before, well….expect to have really pink hands. They dye everything! But no worries, it’ll wash off. And if you are worried, some grocery stores sell already peeled beets in the produce section!
This Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad is loaded with nutrition!
Sweet potatoes are also super amazing for you, but they taste like heaven to me! TBH, I could just sit here and eat sweet potatoes all day long. I know…sounds like a stretch, but I assure you it’s the truth! I’m just a tad obsessed with these things.
And! And! Let’s talk about Goji berries! Another one of my favorite things. This salad seems to be a combo of all of my fave things, doesn’t it? I mean, it basically is 😉 We eat Goji berries *almost* everyday for breakfast in our household. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about these recently, so hopefully I can answer a few on here! Goji berries are considered a superfood and are OH SO delicious. They’re from China and are also known as a wolfberry.
They’re packed with antioxidants and vitamins! You can find these at your natural foods store, or get my personal favorite ones here! We add them in everything…..but our favorite way is to add them to greek yogurt, homemade granola (here’s a recipe!), and fruit in the morning. And they just so happen to be added to this superfood recipe!
EVERY ingredient in this recipe offers so much nutrition. You can also add a little bit of chicken or another protein source to this recipe!
Are you super busy? Cut the beets and sweet potatoes in advance and freeze until you’re ready to use! And when you make this, make a big batch of the cubed beets, sweet potatoes, and quinoa, then refrigerate the leftovers and take them with you to work or school. You can reheat the vegetables and quinoa, then throw them on a bed of spinach and use the leftover dressing to top it!
Here’s how to make this Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad:
Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad
Ingredients
Salad:
- 3 Beets
- 1 Sweet Potato
- Pinch of Salt
- 1/2 Cup Uncooked Quinoa
- 3 Cups Spinach
- 1 Tbsp Goji Berries
- 1 oz. Goat Cheese
Dressing:
- 1 Tbsp Flax Seed
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Agave
- 1/4 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Cube beets and sweet potato. Place on a baking sheet or pan and lightly spray with coconut oil.
- Top with a pinch of salt, then bake at 425 for 30 minutes or until soft.
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook quinoa according to directions and set aside.
- Finely chop the lettuce (optional) and toss with the goji berries and goat cheese.
- Add the beets and sweet potato. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Donna Hutchinson says:
Okay, perhaps I’m lame, but is this supposed to be eaten warm or cold and when do I add the dressing?
Christine McMichael replied:
You can eat it either way: warm or cold! I like to eat the greens and radishes cold but add the warm roasted beets and grains. Then I add the dressing right before eating it! But it’s also delicious cold.
Pam says:
This was soooo yummy! I modified for whole 30 — cauliflower rice, raisins, and roasted pecans and a dressing of just balsamic vinegar and oil and it was still delicious. Can’t wait to try the regular recipe.
Anita Jackson says:
Can I use canned beets for this?
Christine McMichael replied:
Yes! However, I’ve never roasted canned beets. I’m not sure how they would turn out! Feel free to use canned beets directly in the salad, though!
Brian says:
Love this healthy recipes would love like a pamphlet or small cookbook if you have any links or something with recipes
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Brian! I don’t have anything like that at this time, but hopefully one day soon!
Jolina - The Unlikely Baker says:
I’m already on Team Beets 🙂 though I’ve never had Goji berries before. This looks great. Definite must-try!
Christine McMichael replied:
That’s awesome, Jolina! Love beets. I buy dried Goji berries! They’re loaded in Vitamin C and they’re slightly sweet. Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Alexandria says:
Wow! I just had a huge lunch, but those pics made my tummy rumble! That looks awesome!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Alexandria!!! 🙂
Hil says:
Yummy! This looks so healthy and delicious. I love beets and sweet potato, I know I would love this.
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Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you!!! 🙂 Let me know if you try the recipe! I’ll definitely check that out!
Jessica says:
Your pictures are beautiful! I’ve never had beets but I may try this one day soon. Pinned!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks so much, Jessica! Beets are so good, one of my faves. Thank you for the pin!
Uma says:
Looks wonderful! I like the color of this salad, makes it more appealing. Love beets:)
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Uma! 🙂
Thalia @ butter and brioche says:
This is one healthy, fresh and delicious salad.. I definitely have to make it.
Christine McMichael replied:
I hope you enjoy it! 🙂