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.

Lyla Garland
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This salad was a great way to get my daily dose of vegetables. It was packed with nutrients and flavor.


Adrian Ortiz
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I loved the vibrant colors of this salad. It was a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds.


Mohammad Arafat
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was easy to reduce the amount of salt in the dressing.


Julianne Obermeier
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed it in this salad. The flavors all worked together really well.


Cfx
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover beets I had. It was a healthy and tasty side dish.


Michael Rubin
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The dressing was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was easy to adjust the amount of honey to my liking.


Annie Allard
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I loved the combination of goat cheese and beets. It was a unique and delicious flavor combination.


Stephanie Wright
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The recipe was clear and easy to follow. I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients and the instructions were very straightforward.


Goldmines Media
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I was amazed by how easy this salad was to make. It came together in just a few minutes and was a hit with my family.


Sourav Chaudhary
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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures. The earthy sweetness of the beets paired wonderfully with the tangy goat cheese and the crisp spinach. The dressing was a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.