Different Spinach Beet Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and nutritious Different Spinach Beet Salad, a perfect harmony of earthy and tangy flavors. Fresh spinach leaves create a nutrient-packed base, while tender, cooked beets bring a rich sweetness and brilliant color to this stunning dish. Crumbled goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy bite, and toasted walnuts deliver a delightful crunch. The zesty citrus dressing, made with orange juice, balsamic vinegar, and a touch of honey, ties everything together with a refreshing tang. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is an excellent choice for a light lunch, a colorful side dish, or a show-stopping addition to your holiday table. Perfect for lovers of healthy, gourmet salads, this recipe will quickly become a new favorite!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 3 medium cooked and peeled beets
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the beets by cooking them (boiled, steamed, or roasted). Once done, allow them to cool, peel off the skin, and slice them into thin wedges.
Step 2
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
Place the spinach leaves in a large salad bowl as the base.
Step 5
Layer the beet wedges on top of the spinach evenly.
Step 6
Scatter the crumbled goat cheese over the salad.
Step 7
Sprinkle the toasted walnuts over the top for added crunch.
Step 8
Drizzle the citrus dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
Step 9
Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (893.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1543.1 |
| Total Fat 118.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 41.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 136.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2677.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.4g | |
| Protein 61.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 563.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2161.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories