Beet Goat Cheese Lentil Fall Salad

goat cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta offers a similar tanginess at a lower cost.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutritious and often less expensive.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a healthier choice with a similar flavor.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more affordable and have a long shelf life.

Pre-roast the beets before starting the salad preparation.

Cut the pre-roasted beets into pieces.

Prepare lentils quickly in an Instant Pot.

Toss the lentils with the cut beets and goat cheese.

Add pumpkin seeds on top of the salad mixture.

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

Garnish with fresh dill from the garden.

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