Beet Root and Goat Cheese Salad

Have you ever been to the Cheesecake Factory and tried the Beet Root and Goat Cheese Salad? Well, knowing each of the ingredients, I would never have bothered ordering it, forget eating it. But then, my dad introduced it to us the first time we went there, I tried it much against my 'initial wish' and guess what - it is now my favorite dish there. I can not resist sharing my experience with it...

Couple days ago, we went to the Cheesecake Factory to celebrate my sister's birthday. We had about a 15 minute wait until we got seated, and when we ordered our food, we started with our all time favorite, the Beet Root and Goat Cheese Salad. The salad like the name suggests has beet roots and goat cheese - all in good measure, and arugula, green apples, and my favorite, candied pecans. Except for the candied pecans, I wouldn't go near any of the other ingredients. And if you are anywhere like me, you would not too. But, try it, and you will relish it!

Take a big forkful with all of the different components, and when you eat it all together, it is as if the different tastes come together in a sensory explosion (reminds you of the mushroom and cheese scene in Ratatouille). The creaminess of the goat cheese pairs beautifully with the soft beet root, the tart apple, and the bitter arugula. The candied pecan tops it all with a sweet crunch. It is simply divine!

Take my advice, and the next time you go to the Cheesecake Factory, try the Beet Root and Goat Cheese Salad. You will love it too!