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Rustic Beet and Goat Cheese Stacks with Walnut Thyme Vinaigrette

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Rustic Beet and Goat Cheese Stacks with Walnut Thyme Vinaigrette are a visually stunning and flavorful dish featuring layers of roasted beets and creamy goat cheese, topped with a nutty, herbaceous vinaigrette. Perfect as an elegant appetizer, salad, or light vegetarian entrée.

Ingredients

  1. 2 red beets, trimmed and scrubbed
  2. 2 golden beets, trimmed and scrubbed
  3. 4 oz goat cheese, softened
  4. 1 tbsp olive oil (for goat cheese)
  5. Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Walnut Thyme Vinaigrette:

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

  1. Wrap each beet in foil and roast on a baking sheet for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  2. Let the beets cool, then peel and slice into ¼- to ½-inch rounds.
  3. Optional: Use a round cutter to trim beet slices for uniform stacks.
  4. In a small bowl, mix goat cheese with 1 tbsp olive oil and a pinch of black pepper until spreadable.
  5. Assemble stacks by alternating beet slices and goat cheese layers, gently pressing to form stacks.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, vinegar, olive oil, thyme, and optional honey. Stir in toasted walnuts. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Drizzle vinaigrette over the beet stacks just before serving.
  8. Garnish with extra thyme or chopped walnuts, if desired.

Notes

  1. Roast beets in advance to save time—store in the fridge up to 4 days.
  2. Softening goat cheese and mixing with oil makes it easier to spread and layer.
  3. Use a ring mold or biscuit cutter for uniform, elegant stacks.
  4. Assemble just before serving to keep the structure and presentation intact.
  5. This dish works beautifully served chilled, warm, or at room temperature.

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