Warm Roasted Beet Salad with Spinach and Blue Cheese
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Warm Roasted Beet Salad with Spinach and Blue Cheese, a dish that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring tender, caramelized roasted beets paired with fresh spinach leaves, creamy blue cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts, this salad is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. The homemade balsamic-honey dressing ties everything together with a rich, slightly sweet depth that complements the earthy beets perfectly. Ready in just under an hour, this hearty yet elegant salad is ideal for entertaining or for adding a gourmet touch to your everyday meals. Serve it warm to enjoy the full burst of flavors and textures with every bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium beets
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup blue cheese
- 0.33 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2
Wash and scrub the beets thoroughly, then trim off the tops and roots. Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil.
Step 3
Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Step 4
While the beets are roasting, toast the walnuts. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes, or until they are fragrant. Set aside to cool.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, kosher salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Once the beets are roasted, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Use a paper towel or your hands to rub off the skins; they should come off easily.
Step 7
Slice the peeled beets into wedges or bite-sized pieces.
Step 8
In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach leaves, roasted beet slices, and toasted walnuts.
Step 9
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 10
Crumble the blue cheese over the top of the salad and serve immediately while still warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (698.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1117.1 |
| Total Fat 88.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 21.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.4g | |
| Cholesterol 50.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2183.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 35.7g | |
| Protein 31.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 13.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 650.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2548.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories