SPINACH SALAD WITH RED AND CHIOGGIA BEETS, QUINOA AND WALNUTS
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
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
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mumbeca Jussper
mumbecaj36@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. I also added some crumbled goat cheese and it was delicious! The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too heavy.
Heera Cheema
heera-c79@hotmail.frThis salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used pre-cooked quinoa and canned beets to save time, and it still tasted delicious. The dressing was simple but flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Serenity McDonald
serenity_mcdonald92@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The roasted beets were sweet and flavorful, and the quinoa and walnuts added a nice crunch. The dressing was also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too heavy. I would definite
Hammad Hammad
h-hammad@hotmail.comThis salad was delicious! The roasted beets were sweet and caramelized, the quinoa was fluffy and nutty, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The dressing was also perfect - tangy and flavorful without being overpowering. I will definitely be making
Arti Januzi
januzi.a91@aol.comThis salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used pre-cooked quinoa and canned beets to save time, and it still tasted delicious. The dressing was simple but flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Justin Chimbetete
chimbetetej@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good! The roasted beets were especially tasty. I also liked the addition of quinoa and walnuts for some extra protein and crunch. Overall, I would definitely recommend this salad.
Rocelle Recede
rocelle.r@aol.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet beets, tangy dressing, and crunchy walnuts. It's a perfect salad for a summer party.
Santiago Ramirez
ramirez_s@gmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Orichom Gilbert
o_gilbert@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover roasted beets. I also added some crumbled goat cheese and it was delicious! The dressing is also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too heavy.
Bonnie Walker
walker@gmail.comThis salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used pre-cooked quinoa and canned beets to save time, and it still tasted delicious. The dressing was simple but flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Ernest Izu
ernest.i97@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of beets, but I really enjoyed this salad. The roasted beets were sweet and flavorful, and the quinoa and walnuts added a nice crunch. The dressing was also really good - tangy and flavorful without being too heavy. I would definite
Sayem Islam
i82@gmail.comThis salad was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The roasted beets were sweet and caramelized, the quinoa was fluffy and nutty, and the walnuts added a nice crunch. The dressing was also perfect - tangy and flavorful without
Erick Soon
erick_s10@yahoo.comI thought this salad was just okay. The roasted beets were good, but the quinoa was a bit bland. I also found the dressing to be a bit too oily.
Krishana Mahara
mahara.k@gmail.comThis salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less roasted beets or a different type of dressing.
nice pujara
n_p@hotmail.comI love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I especially like the combination of sweet beets and tangy dressing. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.
Andrew van Baarsen
a_b78@yahoo.comThis salad was easy to make and turned out great! I used pre-cooked quinoa and canned beets to save time, and it still tasted delicious. The dressing was simple but flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.
Katlego Sithole
sithole58@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good! The roasted beets were especially tasty. I also liked the addition of quinoa and walnuts for some extra protein and crunch. Overall, I would definitely recommend this salad.
M Fayyaz
fm48@gmail.comThis salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of spinach, beets, quinoa, and walnuts was delicious and visually stunning. The dressing was also perfect - tangy and flavorful without being overpowering. I will definitely be making this sala