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    Beet and Roasted Carrot Salad with Kale, Spicy Pecans and Goat Cheese

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    beet and carrot salad with spiced pecans on black plate

    Pickled beet and carrot salad is delicious with goat cheese, baby kale and candied pecans. It's a gorgeous side dish or healthy meal during the fall and winter seasons. I'll tell you how to make it incredible tasting.

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    • Beets and carrot recipe with loads of flavor
    • Tips for making this side dish:
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    • Beet and Roasted Carrot Salad with Kale, Spicy Pecans and Goat Cheese

    Once I've convinced you of how amazing this recipe is, you'll want to try my other beets and carrot recipes:

    • Blackened Salmon Sliders with Pickled Beets Relish
    • Creamy Polenta with Roasted Winter Veggies
    • Beet and Cheese Tartlets
    • Roasted Vegetable Trio with Orange and Thyme
    • The New Wedge Salad with Beets
    • Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots
    • Veggie Loaded Carnitas Tacos
    • Golden Potato and Carrot Gratin
    • Shredded Carrot Salad with Apple and Lime

    Beets and carrot recipe with loads of flavor

    Roasted tri-color carrots and kale are delicious with sweet and tangy pickled beets and goat cheese. Topped with maple-candied pecans, this recipe is a beautiful side dish or salad.

    Simple roasted vegetables are always tasty prepared in the most basic way. I've taken that a step further and cooked the carrots in an easy vinaigrette mixture. This little step adds loads of flavor.

    Using Aunt Nellie's pickled beets gives this roasted carrot recipe a tangy and sweet burst on the taste buds! Plus you don't need to go to the trouble of cooking and peeling beets when you use jarred pickled beets.

    I've used spices like coriander, and garlic powder on the carrots and red pepper flakes on the sweet pecans to add even more layers of flavor. And they are spices you most likely already have in your cupboard.

    I love using spices I already have. Here are all my tips on using herbs and spices in your pantry.

    roasted carrots with beets and kale

    Tips for making this side dish:

    I've got a few tips for making this beet and carrot salad so your side dish is the hit of the table.

    • 1. Line the baking pan with foil. This is of course great for easy cleanup, but also keeps the seasoned carrots from sticking to the pan.
    • 2. Cook the carrots on high heat; I cook them at 400ºF. They get some caramelized color and flavor at the same time they get tender.
    • 3. Use a non-stick skillet to candy the pecans. All the maple sugar sticks to the nuts instead of the pan.
    • 4. Use pickled beets to add another layer of flavor to the side dish. Pickled beets come whole or sliced and you can use either. I nestled sliced beets into the salad because I think they look beautiful.
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    Roasted carrot salad and side dish

    I find I feed a myriad of different diets at most dinners. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, Keto, you name it! I like to have side dishes that are colorful, hearty and flavorful so those with varied diets can enjoy every meal.

    This recipe can be a side dish or a salad, depending on the rest of the menu. This is a roasted carrot salad if served alone, or with some rustic bread or soup.

    This is a side dish when served with Thanksgiving dinner or on the Christmas table with prime rib or ham.

    pickled beets with roasted carrots and candied pecans

    How do you make easy candied nuts?

    I didn't even use sugar for these candied nuts! I simply cooked pecans in a non-stick skillet with maple syrup.

    As the maple syrup reduces and caramelizes it candies the nuts and creates a sweet coating. I added red pepper flakes for a little heat and punch.

    Aunt Nellie's pickled beets add flavor to this side dish, and pairing them with the crunchy, candied pecans is so dreamy.

    What vegetables pair well with beets?

    The best pickled beets recipe is one with other veggies. I love them with roasted carrots like this dish.

    You can pair beets with other fall vegetables like squash, sweet potatoes, and even broccoli and cauliflower.

    Sweet beets are delightful with greens in salads and with hearty greens like kale. Baby kale is the perfect companion in this side dish recipe.

    kale and beets with roasted carrots and goat cheese on a black platter

    Beet and Roasted Carrot Salad with Kale, Spicy Pecans and Goat Cheese

    Tara Teaspoon
    Roasted tri-color carrots and kale are delicious with sweet and tangy pickled beets and goat cheese. The candied nuts are a bonus!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 to 8
    Calories 318 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
    • 4 tablespoons maple syrup DIVIDED
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 2 lbs tri-color carrots peeled and cut into 3-to 4-inch pieces
    • ½ cup toasted pecans
    • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 jar (16-oz jar) Aunt Nellie's sliced pickled beets drained
    • 2 cups baby kale (or chopped kale)
    • 3 oz goat cheese crumbled

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 400ºF. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, set aside.
    • Make the dressing: In a bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the maple syrup, coriander garlic powder, and salt.
    • On the lined baking sheet, toss the carrots with half of the dressing. Reserve the other half. Roast carrots until tender and caramelizing, 35 to 40 minutes.
    • While carrots cook, in a small non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, combine pecans, remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally until maple syrup has reduced and has coated the pecans. Remove from heat and set aside.
    • When carrots are done, arrange on a platter with the beets and kale. Drizzle with remaining dressing and top with candied pecans and crumbled goat cheese.

    Notes

    As a side dish, this recipe serves 6 to 8 or more, depending on how many other dishes you are serving. 
    As a salad, it can be served in larger portions and might serve 4 to 6.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 556mgPotassium: 657mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 27649IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 124mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Megan Palmer says

      December 31, 2020 at 3:31 pm

      I love the addition of goat cheese to this recipe!

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    2. Mia says

      January 01, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      Okay! We tried this recipe and LOVED it! But we really love beets at our house and they add such great flavor to this side. There was a little of the marinade/dressing left over and it was great on a tossed salad the next day also!

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      • Tara says

        January 09, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        That's fantastic!

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