Description

Indulge in the refreshing flavors of this Beet Salad with Spinach and Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing. Vibrant and nutritious, this salad combines tender beets, crisp baby spinach, sweet mandarin oranges, crunchy pine nuts, and creamy feta cheese, all drizzled with a homemade honey-mustard lemon dressing that elevates each bite. Perfect for lunch or as a stunning side dish for dinner gatherings, this recipe promises to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and wholesome ingredients. Enjoy it as a light meal or make it heartier by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad is bound to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

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1.5 lb cooked beets, sliced
5 oz baby spinach
2 cups mandarin orange segments
1/3 cup red onions, sliced
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

Pre-cook the beets (1 to 3 days in advance) by roasting or boiling.
In a bowl, mix sliced cooked beets with olive oil and honey.
Combine dressing ingredients in a mason jar; shake until well mixed.
Assemble individual salads by arranging spinach in bowls topped with mandarin oranges, red onion, pine nuts, and dressed beets.
Finish with crumbled feta cheese and freshly ground black pepper.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: Varies based on beet preparation
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 300g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 25mg