Food & Cooking Recipes Salad Recipes Roasted Beet Salad with Blue Cheese and Nuts 3.7 (78) Close Servings: 4 This side dish pairs well with pan-roasted fish or roasted beef or chicken. Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Individually wrap 4 beets in foil. Place on a baking sheet and roast until tender when pierced with a paring knife, 45 to 60 minutes. Let cool. Rub beets with paper towels to remove skins and cut into small wedges. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper and stir in parsley. Toss beets with dressing. Serve topped with blue cheese and walnut pieces.