Description
A vibrant and nutritious Beet Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges & Feta is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. This colorful salad is perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 5 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 medium cooked beets, sliced or cubed
- 1 cup canned or fresh mandarin orange segments (drained if canned)
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped candied or toasted walnuts or pecans
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, cooked beets, mandarin oranges, feta cheese, walnuts, and red onion.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use vacuum-packed cooked beets for convenience.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta or use a plant-based alternative.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make it a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad plate
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
