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    Recipes » Salad Recipes

    Roasted Beet Salad with Cashew Brittle and Creamy Blue Cheese

    Published: Nov 4, 2016 · Modified: May 28, 2020 by Marissa Stevens · 21 Comments

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    When I think of crunchy things in salad, I typically think of croutons, shaved carrots, shredded cabbage - not cashew brittle. That is, not until I ordered the roasted beet salad at 900 Wall, a favorite restaurant of ours in Bend.

    roasted beet salad on a white plate

    First I tried to re-create the salad at home with roasted beets, crumbled nuts, blue cheese and a drizzle of honey. I thought that the sweetness of honey and crunch of nuts would mimic the nut brittle - but, no magic. The key to this salad is the brittle.

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    I've always enjoyed the salty sweet crunch of nut brittle, but assumed it was complicated to make. But, guess what? It's not. Make this recipe and, as a bonus you'll have lots of brittle left over, which your friends and neighbors won't mind (if you decide to share).

    Once you have the brittle, making the beet salad takes almost no effort. Just roast the beets in their skin - so easy to peel once they're tender - 2 medium size beets per person, wrapped in foil then roasted at 400°F  for an hour. Peel the beets once their cool enough to handle or pop them in the fridge until the next day.

    Slice the beets and arrange on a plate with a generous handful of crumbled blue cheese (I used Saint Agur because it was on sale at the market), pinch of salt and swirl of olive oil, sprinkle of coarsely chopped brittle and you're ready to eat. We've had this salad with the beets cold from the fridge or at room temperature - it's delicious either way.

    Pair With

    • Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
    • Bacon Wrapped Pork Chops
    • Shrimp Carbonara
    roasted beet salad served on a white plate

    Roasted Beet Salad with Cashew Brittle and Creamy Blue Cheese

    Marissa Stevens
    I often roast the beats a day ahead and refrigerate until I'm ready to assemble the salads.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 276 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 medium beets about 1 ½ pounds
    • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • kosher salt
    • 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
    • 2 ounces cashew brittle coarsely chopped (see Recipe Notes for recipe)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F
    • Wash and trim tops and bottoms of beets and wrap in foil. Place foil wrapped beets in a glass baking dish to catch any drips. Roast for one hour or until beets are tender. Remove from oven.
    • When beets are cool enough to handle, peel (using a paper towel makes it easy) and thinly slice. Arrange ¼ of the beet slices, slightly overlapping in a spiral on one serving plate. Repeat with remaining slices.
    • To finish, drizzle each salad with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, a sprinkle of salt and ¼ of the blue cheese and cashew brittle. Serve.

    Notes

    Cashew brittle recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 586mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Sabrina says

      November 24, 2016 at 4:51 pm

      What a great beet salad, Marissa! Love the brittle!

      Reply
    2. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

      November 10, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      Ooh I love this idea! I can just taste the sublime, tender texture of the roasted beets contrasting with the crunchy brittle. Plus the sweet and salty thing is awesome!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:40 pm

        Yes, I'm all about the sweet and salty. 😉 Thanks, my friend.

        Reply
    3. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

      November 07, 2016 at 4:16 pm

      This is SO gorgeous! First of all, I LOVE beets! Paired with blue cheese, and they're even better! But then you went and threw in that incredible cashew brittle and you just sent this dish to a whole new level! Perfection!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:41 pm

        haha, yes a crescendo of flavor and texture - my favorite. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Kevin | Keviniscooking says

      November 07, 2016 at 9:59 am

      What a flavor sensation and the textures, wow. Love the idea and the playful sweet and salty aspect. I just recently tried beets again and have enjoyed them dressed up in salads. Mmmmm, this looks so good!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        Thanks, Kevin. I love them in salads too, pickled and plain.

        Reply
    5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      November 07, 2016 at 7:26 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow this salad, is GORGEOUS, Marissa!! I would have never thought to put brittle in a salad, but I bet it tastes seriously amazing with the roasted beets and blue cheese!!! Talk about loads of fabulous flavor! Can't wait to try this! Cheers, friend!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        Thank you, my friend!

        Reply
    6. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

      November 07, 2016 at 6:39 am

      Oh Marissa -this salad had my eyes buggin outta my head! I adore beets and enjoying them with cashew brittle is something I so need to do! Thanks so much for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:42 pm

        I thought of you when making this, Shashi! You have so many great beet recipes on your blog!

        Reply
    7. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

      November 06, 2016 at 11:22 am

      You come up with some fabulous salad recipes, Marissa. This sounds beyond amazing with that crunchy brittle and sharp cheese.
      Don't you just love it when you get inspiration from eating out?

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:43 pm

        Aww, thanks so much Helen. Yes, I do love that - especially when we're traveling and dishes are absolutely new to me.

        Reply
    8. Coley | Coley Cooks says

      November 05, 2016 at 7:15 am

      That cashew brittle is so unique! I'm always looking for ways to change up a regular beet salad. And blue cheese is my bae, sooo... Looks like I'll be giving this one a try! 🙂

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:44 pm

        Awesome! If you try it, please let me know how goes.

        Reply
    9. Tom B says

      November 05, 2016 at 5:28 am

      Marissa,

      Janet says YUM! You know me and beets... I like your line that says: "Make this recipe and, as a bonus you’ll have lots of brittle left over, which your friends and neighbors won’t mind (if you decide to share)." I am so nice, I will share(gladly give) my salad to the neighbors and keep their share of brittle. Fair enough...Right??

      Tom

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:45 pm

        Oh yes, I do know you and beets. That's why I added the brittle - just for you. 😉

        Reply
    10. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

      November 04, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Oh wow, does this sound amazing! I love sweet/salty flavors going on in a salad and the use of brittle here was genius. Love the addition of blue cheese too!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 15, 2016 at 1:45 pm

        Thank you, sweet Faith!

        Reply
    11. Dorothy Dunton says

      November 04, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Hi Marissa! I think I've mentioned that I'm not a true fan of beets, but I do like pickled beets. Do you think they would work here? I think the flavor would go well with the blue cheese and, of course, the brittle!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        November 04, 2016 at 9:01 am

        What a great idea, Dorothy! I'd recommend serving the mixture on a bed of butter lettuce or romaine (still letting the beets be the star) to balance the delicious but intense flavors.

        Reply

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