Best 6 Spinach Salad With Red And Chioggia Beets Quinoa And Walnuts Recipes

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Spinach salad with red and chioggia beets, quinoa and walnuts is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The vibrant colors of the beets, the nutty flavor of the walnuts, and the protein-packed quinoa make this salad a feast for the eyes and the palate. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can have this colorful and delicious salad on your table in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPINACH SALAD WITH RED AND CHIOGGIA BEETS, QUINOA AND WALNUTS



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This is one of those salads where the grain enhances texture, adds a nutritional punch, but isn't what the salad is about. It's about beets and spinach. I usually slice beets for salads, or cut them into wedges. Buthere I cut them into very small dice, so the quinoa/beets/walnuts/blue cheese mixture comes together in particularly appealing bites.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves 6 as a side dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove puréed
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or a blend of olive oil and grapeseed, sunflower or canola oil
2 medium or 4 small beets, preferably a mix of golden and chioggia, roasted, peeled and cut in small dice (preferably smaller than 1/2 inch)
1 cup cooked red quinoa (scant 1/2 cup uncooked)
1 red Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons slivered basil or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (scant 1/2 cup)
1 6-ounce bag baby spinach or 6 ounces stemmed, washed bunch spinach
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing. Whisk together the vinegars, salt, mustard and garlic. Whisk in the oil(s). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beets, quinoa, endive, walnuts, basil or tarragon, and all but 2 tablespoons of the crumbled blue cheese
  • Place the spinach in another bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Line a platter or a wide bowl with the spinach. Toss the remaining dressing with the beets and quinoa mixture and arrange on top of the spinach. Grind on some pepper and sprinkle the remaining blue cheese on top. Once everyone has gotten a good look at the salad, toss it all together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 296 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEET SPINACH SALAD



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My husband and I like this salad's fresh taste and the fact that it uses beets, spinach, mint and onion, all of which we grow in our large garden.-Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large fresh beets
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint
4 cups torn fresh spinach
1 medium navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Place beets in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. Cool; peel and cut into 1/4-in. strips., In a small bowl, whisk vinegar and mustard until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Add the sugar, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the beets, onions, mint and 2 tablespoons vinaigrette. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, orange sections, beet mixture and remaining vinaigrette; toss. Top with raspberries. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

QUINOA, BEET, AND ARUGULA SALAD



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Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked, and can be used as an alternative to white rice or couscous in most dishes. The arugula has a rich peppery taste, and has an exceptionally strong flavor for a leafy green which goes well with the slightly nutty flavor of the quinoa.

Provided by slmcm

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound beets, peeled and sliced
1 cup red quinoa
2 cups water
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, sliced
3 ounces arugula, chopped
5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover pan and bring the water to a boil. Add beets, cover pan, and steam until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Bring quinoa and 2 cups water a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
  • Remove quinoa from heat, then immediately add half of the vinegar dressing while fluffing the quinoa with a fork; reserve remaining dressing. Cover and refrigerate quinoa until cool, at least 1 hour.
  • Stir green onions, arugula, goat cheese, beets, and remaining dressing into cooled quinoa mixture. Toss lightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH BEETS, QUINOA & GOAT CHEESE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-216

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons EVOO
5 ounces baby spinach
3/4 cup cooked, cooled quinoa
2 cooked beets, peeled and cut into wedges
3 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • In bowl, whisk 2 tsp. zest, 3 tbsp. juice, shallot and EVOO; season. In large bowl, toss remaining ingredients with the dressing.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS



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Here's a super easy salad that looks and tastes festive for the wonderful Christmas season, but is also wonderful all year round. Vinaigrette dressing coats the greens nicely. -Nancy Latulippe, Simcoe, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds fresh beets
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
5 cups fresh baby spinach
2 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Scrub beets and trim tops to 1 in. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 30-60 minutes. Remove from the water; cool. Peel beets and cut into 1-in. pieces., In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until blended. , Place spinach in salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with beets, goat cheese and walnuts. If desired, sprinkle with additional pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPINACH, BEET AND WALNUT SALAD



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Provided by Janet Fletcher

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Leafy Green     Nut     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Walnut     Spinach     Beet     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds medium beets, trimmed
1/2 cup walnut oil or olive oil
1/4 cup Sherry wine vinegar
2 large shallots, minced
2 (6-ounce) packages baby spinach
4 heads Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
1 cup walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped (about 4 ounces)
6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap beets in foil and bake until tender when pierced with knife, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then peel. Cut each beet into 8 wedges. Place in medium bowl. Cover.
  • Whisk oil and vinegar in small bowl. Mix in minced shallots. Pour 3 tablespoons dressing over warm beets; toss. Cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover beets and remaining dressing separately; refrigerate. Bring dressing to room temperature before continuing.)
  • Combine spinach, endive and 3/4 cup nuts in large bowl. Pour remaining dressing over; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among plates. Sprinkle cheese over. Top with beets and 1/4 cup nuts.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked quinoa or beets.
  • For a sweeter salad, use golden beets instead of red beets.
  • Add crumbled goat cheese or feta cheese for a tangy flavor.
  • If you don't have walnuts, use pecans or almonds instead.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This spinach salad is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The combination of spinach, beets, quinoa, and walnuts provides a variety of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. This salad is also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this spinach salad a try!

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