Description

Beet Salad with Spinach and Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing is a vibrant, nutrient-rich dish that tantalizes the taste buds while providing a beautiful presentation. This salad combines earthy beets, sweet mandarin oranges, and creamy feta cheese, all tossed in a homemade honey-mustard lemon dressing. Perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with essential vitamins and flavors. Ideal for any occasion, it offers versatility and an explosion of taste that will impress your guests or delight your family during dinner.

Ingredients

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1.5 lb cooked beets (peeled and sliced)
5 oz baby spinach
2 cups mandarin orange segments
1/3 cup sliced red onions
4 oz crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

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Instructions

Prepare the beets by roasting or boiling them a few days in advance.
In a small bowl, mix sliced beets with olive oil and honey.
For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake until well mixed.
In individual bowls, layer spinach, mandarin oranges, red onion, pine nuts, and drizzle with dressing.
Top with honey-coated beets and crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: approximately 60 minutes (for beets)
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 15mg