Bloody Salad
Vibrant, tangy, and irresistibly delicious, the Bloody Salad is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. This nutrient-packed dish combines fresh baby spinach, tender slices of earthy cooked beets, and the zesty sweetness of juicy blood oranges for a striking color palette that matches its bold flavors. Enhanced with crunchy walnuts, bursts of pomegranate seeds, and creamy goat cheese, every bite offers a delightful mix of textures. A drizzle of homemade honey-balsamic dressing ties it all together, adding a perfect sweet-tart balance. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this visually stunning salad is ideal as a refreshing starter or a light, healthy main course. Perfect for seasonal gatherings or simply brightening up an everyday meal, the Bloody Salad is a showstopper that's as nutritious as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
- 2 medium Cooked beets
- 2 medium Blood oranges
- 0.5 cup Pomegranate seeds
- 0.25 cup Goat cheese
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the baby spinach leaves. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel and slice the cooked beets into thin rounds. Add them to the bowl with the spinach.
Slice off the top and bottom of each blood orange. Using a sharp knife, remove the peel and white pith, then cut the oranges into thin rounds or segments. Add them to the salad.
Scatter the pomegranate seeds, goat cheese, and walnuts over the salad for added texture and flavor.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful, tangy 'Bloody Salad'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
264 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.5 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 243 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 485 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
