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# Labor Day Picnic: Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
- URL: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/09/labor-day-picnic-roasted-beet-goat-cheese-salad/
- Published: 2010-09-06T01:59:03.000Z
- Updated: 2010-09-06T01:59:03.000Z
- Author: Michelle Greenhalgh
- Tags: For Foodies, picnic, potluck, recipe, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-25 09:53

*Our one year anniversary is quickly approaching here at *Food Safety News*, and despite the fact that we’ve only met in person twice during the last year we’ve held 2 successful virtual picnics–one on Memorial Day and one on the 4th of July. As summer comes to a close, we’re hosting another virtual picnic.*

This Labor Day we’re pleased to introduce our new managing editor, [Mary Rothschild](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/author/mrothschild/), who is bringing one main course–[crab cakes](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/labor-day-picnic-baked-crab-cakes/). We’re thrilled to have Mary join us.

*In addition to Mary’s crab cakes, Suzanne is bringing another main course–[pork chops](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/labor-day-picnic-favorite-pork-chops/). For sides, Michelle is bringing a [roasted beet and goat cheese salad](http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/09/labor-day-picnic-roasted-beet-goat-cheese-salad) and Denis is bringing deviled eggs. Helena is bringing a [fruit crumble](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/helenas-apple-peach-crumble/) for dessert. Dan is bringing the [beverage](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/celebrate-labor-day-with-the-best-whiskey-on-earth/), or in his words, “The best whiskey on Earth.”*

*We’re sharing our recipes here, so you can join in our virtual potluck or use them at your next one.*

Have a Safe Labor Day Weekend!

The **Food Safety News** team.

**Michelle’s Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad**

I’m finishing up a cross-country road trip this weekend, and wanted to throw together something that’s easy but tasty for the **Food Safety News** virtual picnic. This is a great salad for the end of summer. Most of the ingredients are readily available at farmers markets but are just as easily found at the store.

![beet-cheese-salad-featured.jpg](http://www.foodsafetynews.com/beet-cheese-salad-featured.jpg)

Ingredients:

– red beets  
– log of good goat cheese  
– arugula  
– lime  
– ground black pepper  
– tangerines or clementines

Directions:

– roast beets in oven until soft (broiling works best, time depends on size of beets)  
– peel and slice beets into thin circles or dice into small pieces  
– peel clementines or tangerines and separate pieces  
– wash and dry arugula  
– put arugula down on plates as the base of the salad  
– place beet pieces on top of bed of arugula  
– crumble 1 to 2 tablespoons of goat cheese over the arugula and beets  
– squeeze lime juice over salad  
– crack pepper over salad to taste

Serve and enjoy!