Salata Me Spanakofeta Beet and Spinach Salad
Elevate your salad game with Salata Me Spanakofeta, a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired beet and spinach salad that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Featuring tender slices of earthy cooked beetroot paired with crisp baby spinach leaves, tangy crumbled feta, and toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch, this dish offers a symphony of textures and flavors. A zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties it all together, while thinly sliced red onion adds a sharp edge to every bite. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or as an elegant side dish for entertaining, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a versatile and healthy addition to your Mediterranean diet repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium cooked beetroot (beets)
- 5 cups baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel and slice the cooked beets into thin wedges or rounds. Set aside.
Thoroughly wash and dry the baby spinach leaves, then place them in a large serving bowl.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add it to the bowl with the spinach.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before roughly chopping. Add to the salad bowl.
In a small mixing bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the beet slices to the salad bowl and drizzle the prepared dressing over the top. Gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh, tangy flavors of this Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.8 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.8 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3536 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 646 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1708 mg | 36% | |
*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.
