Spinach Salad with Beets
Bright, earthy, and packed with flavor, this Spinach Salad with Beets is a delightful way to incorporate vibrant produce into your mealtime routine. Featuring tender roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy toasted walnuts atop a bed of fresh spinach, this salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory. A homemade balsamic vinaigrette, sweetened with a touch of honey and accented with Dijon mustard, ties everything together with a tangy, slightly sweet finish. Not only is this recipe easy to assemble with a prep and cook time of under an hour, but it’s also a showstopping dish that’s perfect for both casual lunches and elegant dinners. Wholesome, satisfying, and utterly delicious, this spinach salad is a must-try for beet lovers and salad enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Fresh spinach
- 3 medium Beets
- 4 oz Goat cheese
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash the beets thoroughly, trim off the tops, and wrap each one in aluminum foil.
Place the wrapped beets on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until they can be easily pierced with a fork.
While the beets are roasting, prepare the vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
Once the beets have finished roasting, allow them to cool until they can be handled. Rub the skins off with a paper towel, then slice the beets into thin wedges or rounds.
Place the fresh spinach in a large salad bowl. Top with the roasted beets, crumbled goat cheese, and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Spinach Salad with Beets!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.0 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.3 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2471 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.2 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 457 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 1276 mg | 27% | |
*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.
