Welcome to the world of warm beet and spinach salad, a culinary delight that tantalizes taste buds with its vibrant colors, earthy flavors, and perfect balance of textures. This delectable dish, often served as a main course or a hearty side, offers a unique symphony of roasted beets' sweetness, tender spinach's freshness, and a medley of other ingredients that blend seamlessly to create a truly memorable dining experience. With its vibrant colors that instantly brighten any table, warm beet and spinach salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a culinary adventure that promises to leave you feeling satisfied and invigorated. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with flavor, nutrition, and pure delight as we delve into the realm of warm beet and spinach salad.
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ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND GOAT CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Wrap the beets in foil packets and roast in the oven until tender, about 1 hour. Open the foil packets and let cool. Once cool enough to handle, peel using a paper towel, then dice.
- In a medium bowl, add the olive oil, vinegar, honey, red onions and Dijon and whisk together. Add the beets and spinach to the dressing and toss to coat. Top with the goat cheese and walnuts.
SPINACH AND BEET SALAD
I love to eat this salad with grilled chicken or BBQ steak. Great summer salad.
Provided by Cooking Brunette
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Beet Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place beets in a roasting pan; drizzle with 1 teaspoon balsamic creme. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Roast beets in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Cut beets into bite-sized pieces; cool to room temperature.
- Combine spinach, walnuts, goat cheese, pickled red onion, and French-fried onions in a bowl.
- Whisk lemon juice, 1/4 cup balsamic creme, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; pour over salad. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.1 calories, Carbohydrate 121.7 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 20146.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
WARM BEET & SPINACH SALAD
This warm spinach-and-beet salad is inspired by a dish from Penny Cluse Café in Burlington, Vermont. If you have cooked beets on hand, you can have it ready in just a few minutes.
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings, about 2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place spinach in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Add beets, vinegar, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the beets are heated through, about 1 minute more. Add the beet mixture to the spinach and toss to combine. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 351 mg, Sugar 11 g
WARM BEET SALAD WITH SPINACH AND RED ONION
Time 29m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a couple of inches of water to a boil in a large pot fit with a steamer basket. Peel beets and slice into horizontal rounds, 1/4 inch thick. Arrange in the steamer basket, fit pot with a lid and reduce heat to medium. Steam for about 10-12 minutes, tossing once during cooking. Remove from heat when beets are tender. Meanwhile, cut onion in half again to form two quarters. Thinly slice. Make dressing by mixing vinegar with olive oil and adding salt and pepper to taste. When beets are done, toss while still warm with spinach, onions and dressing. Adjust seasoning if necessary with salt and pepper.
WARM BEET SALAD WITH PISTACHIOS AND GORGONZOLA
If you have rubber gloves, I would definitely recommend wearing them to peel your beets, unless you enjoy explaining your pink fingers to everyone you encounter for the next 24 hours. Also, if you have access to baby beet greens, by all means substitute them for the spinach in this salad.
Categories Expert Chef Salads Vegetarian
Yield 6 (241 g)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Wash the beets and sprinkle with the salt. Wrap each beet tightly in a foil. Place beets onto the center of the middle rack of the oven and roast until tender (60-90 minutes). Unwrap beets and allow cool enough to handle safely (15-20 minutes). While the beets are cooling, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sauté the minced onion until soft and starting to brown (5-6 minutes). Remove onions from heat and whisk in the mustard and vinegar. Using paper towels, wipe away the skins of the beets. Divide spinach, beets, onions, and vinegar mix evenly. Top each plate with pistachios, cheese, and scallions.
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SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND BEETS
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
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.
WARM ROASTED BEET SALAD WITH SPINACH AND BLUE CHEESE
Courtesy of the Oregonian, a great fall/winter salad to serve with rosemary chicken, fish, or a nice dijon fennel pork loin.
Provided by VNess
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, toss the beets with the shallots, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- Transfer to an 11-by-13-inch pan and cook, tossing beets twice, until they are tender and browned in places (but not burnt), 25 to 35 minutes.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a large serving bowl and toss with the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange the spinach on four salad plates. Arrange the beets on the spinach and sprinkle with blue cheese and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.5, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 15.9, Sodium 834, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 18.4, Protein 9.9
WARM BEET & SPINACH SALAD
This warm spinach-and-beet salad is inspired by a dish from Penny Cluse Café in Burlington, Vermont. If you have cooked beets on hand, you can have it ready in just a few minutes.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place spinach in a large bowl.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, olives, parsley and garlic and cook, stirring, until the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Add beets, vinegar, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until the beets are heated through, about 1 minute more. Add the beet mixture to the spinach and toss to combine. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 348.7 mg, Sugar 11.1 g
SPINACH QUINOA SALAD WITH BEETS
If you're looking for a bold, colorful, earthy, nutritious, textured side dish, this Spinach Quinoa Salad with beets might just fit the bill. It's mixed with apple and avocado, then dressed with a light honey Dijon dressing for great flavors and a beautiful presentation.
Provided by Cheryl
Time 12m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- MAKE THE DRESSING: Combine all dressing ingredients in a tightly sealed container/jar and shake well. Or, whisk well until combined.
- ASSEMBLE SALAD: [If you are cutting avocado and apple ahead of assembly time, sprinkle with lemon to avoid browning]. Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl. Add part of the dressing. Toss. Add more dressing if needed. Garnish with chopped nuts and/or goat cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 252 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ROASTED BEET AND SPINACH SALAD W/WARM SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
A simple composed salad made with baby spinach, slices of roasted beets and a warm vinaigrette flavored with shallots, honey and apple cider vinegar.
Provided by Lynne Webb
Categories Salads
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Rinse the beets and trim off the root ends and leafy tops (reserve the tops for another use if desired).
- Place the whole beets on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil that's been coated with nonstick spray. Seal the packet and roast the beets until they are easily pierced with a knife, 1 to 1-1/4 hours (depending on their size).
- When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in the mustard, honey and vinegar until blended.
- While still whisking, add the remaining oil in a slow drizzle until the dressing has emulsified (thickened). Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
- Arrange the spinach on 4 individual serving plates, add the beet slices and spoon dressing over the top. Add a little freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 151 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH BEETS, GOATS CHEESE AND TOASTED WALNUTS
It's winter. It's frigid outside and beetroots are such a tasty and oft neglected vegetable. There are some vegetables that I believe were simply ruined by childhood. Asparagus is a common one. Brussels sprouts is another. Spinach?! Don't even get me started on spinach...There are many reasons why children avoid these tantalizing vegetables. A lot of it is scientific and related to foods with a high caloric density (they need energy to grow!). Foods higher in fiber can almost take as much effort for a kid to digest as they get energy from it. The young body is all like, "Whatevz. Blech. Give me some fat and carbs!"There are also bitter compounds in a lot of these veggies, which turn children off. Those are protective compounds designed to turn rascals, vermin and rug-rats away. It tastes bad; therefore, it must be dangerous! Adults know better, but kids have sharper palates, and the bitterness can be overwhelming to their budding taste receptors. Grown-ups have adapted and built a tolerance to those flavors, enjoying the textures, nutrients, and nuances, instead. There's also something called "Paired Associative Learning", which is what I believe is the biggest culprit in adults avoiding many vegetables, maintaining that pickiness deep into later years. The general idea is people associate certain stimulus with past responses and memories. Ice cream and cake brings memories of feel good celebrations, whereas broccoli and cauliflower bring back feelings of meanie parents and being sent to their room for not eating their greens. Sweet treats? Good vibes.Vegetables? Punishment!Beets fall square into this category, as well. While they don't have the same bitterness as a lot of the green and cruciferous vegetables, they have a weird texture. They also can have a somewhat earthy taste (some compare them to the taste of a "basement floor"). They're also often boiled, pickled or canned, which really doesn't help a delicate new palate love this fantastic root.I get it. I understand why people scoff and sneer at a lot of these ingredients. I personally blame Aunt Rose. However, cooked properly, maintaining a lot of the vibrancy and textures, coupled with some time, experimentation, and the awareness that this stuff is just good for you ... Eat it. It's good for you. Eat it! No?! ... Go to your room without your ice cream!Oh! The recipe? Yeah, this one is awesome! It's actually several classic flavors, especially the orange, goats' cheese and beets. I had a bit more fun with this one, in that I used golden beets, in addition to the red. I also largely consider this one almost a side dish. It's so hearty, that a big pork chop slapped on top would be perfect!Thank you for listening. Now, go back to your room! ????
Provided by DJ Foodie
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat an oven to 450°F (232°C).
- Cut the top off and a wee bit of the tail end, if it's really long and scraggly. Wash the beets under running water, making sure to get rid of any dirt. Place the beets in a small casserole pan.
- Coat the beets with about 2 Tbsp (30 mL) olive oil. Rub it in. Then, HEAVILY season the beets with salt and just a bit of pepper. Later, we're going to peel the beets, so most of the surface will be removed. The salt will permeate into the beets, enhancing their flavor within. Place the seasoned and oiled beets back in the pan.
- Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Poke a few small holes in the top of the foil, to allow the steam to escape. Place the beets in the oven to roast, for about 45 minutes.
- While the beets roast, wash the orange, dry it, then zest the outside peel, to get about 2 tsp (10mL) of orange zest. Chop this and set aside.
- Juice the orange, removing the seeds, and set the juice aside. Discard what remains of the orange.
- Coarsely chop the walnuts, then set aside.
- At about the 45-minute mark, remove the beets from the oven. Carefully peel back a corner of the foil, being careful not to burn yourself on the escaping steam. Stick a small sharp knife into the center of the largest beet. If it goes in smooth and easy, the beets are done. If it's still a bit of a challenge, cover them and place them back in the oven for about 15 more minutes, then try again. Larger beets will take longer. Just keep testing every 10 to 15 minutes, until the knife goes in easy. Once the beets are cooked through, remove them, remove the foil cover and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
- Turn the oven down to 325°F (162°C).
- Spread the walnut pieces on a small baking tray, making sure that they're spread evenly and one layer. Place in the oven and bake for about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven when they're lightly aromatic. Set aside.
- By now, the beets should be cool enough to handle. They'll still be hot, so be careful, but you should be able to move them around. I personally peel them by rubbing a clean old towel on them. This easily rubs the peel off. You could also use rubber gloves and rub the skin under warm water. This is also a good approach, but things get wet. In all cases, be careful not to touch anything you care about. The red beets will dye anything they touch. Wear a purple apron.
- Once the beets are peeled, place them in a large mixing bowl. Pour the orange juice on them, as well as the orange zest and chopped thyme. Place the spinach on top. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and a bit of salt and pepper. Toss the salad together and let sit for about 1 minute, to allow the spinach to wilt a bit with the warm beets. Toss one more time, then serve.
- Garnish with fresh crumbled goats' cheese!
WARM SPINACH & BEET SALAD WITH BACON VINAIGRETTE
Steps:
- Place your whole beets in a pot with water and cover. Add salt to the water, and cook the beets for about 40 minutes, or until they are tender. You can add water to the pot while cooking if necessary.
- Rinse your cooked beets under cold water.
- Peel, then cut in half. Slice the halves about 1/3-inch thick, so that they are shaped like half-moons.
- Cut your bacon slices into 1-inch pieces. In a sautée pan on medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
- Remove the bacon from the pan and place on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the grease. Pour off half of the fat from the pan and return it to the stove.
- Add the onions to your sautée pan, and cook until they begin to become translucent (about 1 minute). Be sure not to over cook!
- Next, add the oil and vinegar, along with the beets. Cook gently until the beets are very warm. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the onions and beets with a slotted spoon, leaving the dressing in the pan.
- Add the spinach and toss continuously using the tongs.
- When the spinach is slightly wilted, divide it on plates and put the warm onions and beets on top of the spinach.
- Sprinkle each plate with the crisp bacon and serve - ENJOY.
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WARM ROASTED BEET SALAD
This recipe lets beets shine. It's a hearty main dish salad that is beautiful on the plate, too. If I have it, I like to use hazelnut oil in this salad.-Jill Anderson, Sleepy Eye, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Scrub and peel beets. Cut into wedges; place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spritz beets with additional cooking spray until coated. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Meanwhile, for dressing, heat orange juice over medium heat in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is syrupy and reduced to about 1/3 cup. Remove from heat. Whisk in next 7 ingredients. Set aside to cool., Just before serving, place arugula in a large bowl. Drizzle with 1/4 cup dressing; toss to coat. Divide mixture among 6 salad plates. Place beets in the same bowl; add remaining dressing and toss to coat. Arrange on plates. Sprinkle salads with blue cheese and hazelnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WARM BOK CHOY, BEET AND FETA SALAD
Straying from bok choy's usual Asian flair, this lovely bright pink salad has a rich feta flavor with a fresh clean finish. The bok choy provides a nice crunch while the beets keep the tones earthy, with the feta and garlic to sharpen the flavor.
Provided by snarkitty
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the beets, 1/4 of the chopped garlic, and the olive oil on a piece of heavy aluminum foil; fold the foil around the beets into a sealed packet.
- Roast beets in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Let beets cool just until they can be handled, then rub with a paper towel to remove skins. Chop into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside.
- Heat the peanut oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bok choy and the remaining garlic together until bok choy is slightly softened but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the beets and the feta. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 333.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
SPINACH SALAD WITH BEETS AND WALNUTS RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place beets on a baking sheet. Roast until fork tender, about 1 hour depending on size of the beets. When cool enough to handle, peel beets and roughly chop.
- Place spinach, beets, goat cheese, and walnuts in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and vinegar. Whisk in salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. This Recipe Appears In Serious Entertaining: A Family Valentine's Day
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 408 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
WARM BEET AND BABY SPINACH SALAD
This is totally delicious, the baby spinach leaves wilt just the right amount in this warm winter salad. 86
Categories Vegetarian Salad Healthy Spinach
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Wash (if needed) baby spinach and put into a large bowl. In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Once hot add the onions, stirring to soften for about 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, olives and parsley. Cook until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beets, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Cook stirring until the beets are heated through for about one minute. Toss the beet mixture with the spinach to combine well. Serve warm. 125 calories, 5 grams fat per serving
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WARM SALAD OF SEA SCALLOPS, BEETS, AND SPINACH
When buying sea scallops, pick the firmest, freshest available, and use as soon as possible (after removing the little hard white side muscle with a sharp knife).
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- Wrap the red beets in a foil packet and roast for 1 1/2 hours, or until soft. Boil the baby golden beets in salted water for 10 minutes, and cool immediately in ice water. Peel the beets and cut into thin disks; put red beets in a shallow bowl with 4 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar and yellow beets in a separate bowl with 1 tablespoon vinegar and 2 tablespoons water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large saute pan. Lightly flour the scallops. Saute them over high heat until browned, about 4 to 6 minutes. Do not crowd the scallops--saute them in 2 or 3 batches. (Use another tablespoon of peanut oil for each additional batch.) When golden brown, turn them and cook 2 minutes more; then set aside in a warm oven (250 degrees).
- When all the scallops are sauteed, pour off any remaining oil. Add the red and golden beets and cook for 30 seconds over high heat. Add the spinach, orache, remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Turn the spinach until slightly softened. Serve immediately, topped with the scallops.
Tips:
- Choose young, tender beets with vibrant colors for the best flavor and texture.
- Roasting the beets intensifies their natural sweetness and caramelizes their edges.
- To save time, you can roast the beets ahead of time and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use a combination of baby spinach and arugula for a peppery, slightly bitter flavor.
- If you don't have goat cheese, you can substitute feta cheese or blue cheese.
- Toasting the walnuts adds a nutty flavor and extra crunch.
- Use a light, flavorful dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard.
- Serve the salad immediately while the beets are still warm.
Conclusion:
This warm beet and spinach salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and the combination of roasted beets, fresh spinach, goat cheese, walnuts, and a tangy lemon-honey dressing creates a well-balanced and flavorful salad. Whether you are looking for a vegetarian main course or a side dish to complement a grilled protein, this salad is sure to impress. So next time you have a craving for something warm and satisfying, give this beet and spinach salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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