SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH BEETROOT VINAIGRETTE

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I tried this salad in Rehoboth Beach, DE and vowed to duplicate it! It is so addicting with the crunchy sugared walnuts and creamy goat cheese. The vinaigrette is to die for. I don't even care for beets! Great for holiday dinners. A must try!

Provided by Nikki Miller

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅓ (15 ounce) can pickled beets
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ pound baby spinach, rinsed and dried
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • In small saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir the walnuts and sugar until walnuts are lightly browned and sugar is caramelized. Thoroughly coat the walnuts with the sugar.
  • In a blender or food processor, blend the beets with cider vinegar, bouillon granules, garlic powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Gradually blend in the oil.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the sugar-coated walnuts and spinach. Before serving, drizzle with the blended beat mixture, toss, and sprinkle with goat cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 7.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 222.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Md khokon Shak
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This salad is a work of art! The colors are so vibrant and the flavors are so well-balanced. I'm definitely going to make this again.


Sanjay Magar
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Overall, this is a great salad. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Time Marcher
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The salad was easy to make, but the dressing was a bit bland. I added some extra honey and salt, and it was much better.


Fika Moni
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a more savory dressing.


Rich Dreams
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of spinach and beetroot, but I'm so glad I tried this salad. It's now one of my favorites! The flavors and textures are perfectly balanced, and the dressing is simply divine.


Faisal Alahmadi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand, so it's a great way to use up leftovers. The dressing is also really versatile - I've used it on other salads and even as a marin


Raquel Scibetta
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The dressing was especially good - I loved the combination of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and beetroot juice. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and deliciou


Mubeensoomro
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This salad was a hit! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing. The sweetness of the beets, the tanginess of the goat cheese, and the crunch of the spinach and walnuts all came together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.