Beet, Cherry, Tomato, and Goat Cheese Salad

Ali Segersten (author) Aug 05, 2023
BEET TOMATO CHERRY GOAT CHEESE SALAD-1
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Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Servings
4

This superfood salad brings together highly nourishing foods with an exquisite balance of flavors and textures. Beets are high in a phytonutrient called betaine. This highly important compound can be made in the body from choline, and can also be obtained from foods like beets, shrimp, and crab. Betaine (trimethylglycine) is part of the methylation cycle in the body and can be used to convert homocysteine to methionine. While reducing homocysteine, it also increases levels of SAMe in the body. SAMe is used in hundreds of metabolic reactions! Therefore, increase your consumption of beets to increase betaine in the body, which will help keep your methylation cycles running smoothlyhelping to balance your hormone levels and decrease homocysteine levels in the body. Serve this summer salad with a bean dip and raw vegetables, or pan-fried shrimp for a superfood meal! 

Preparation Note

You'll need to pre-cook the beets at least an hour before making this salad. Use this Instant Pot pressure cooker method to lessen cooking time. This oven-roasted method takes longer and can be used if you do not own an Instant Pot.

Ingredients
4 medium beets cooked
1 pints cherry tomatoes halved
¾ pounds cherries pitted and halved
½ small red onions thinly sliced
8 ounces soft goat cheese crumbled
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cups fresh basil
4 tablespoons pine nuts
4 pinches sea salt
4 pinches black pepper