Description
This vibrant Beet Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges & Feta is a delightful mix of flavors and textures that make for a refreshing and nutritious meal or side dish. Fresh baby spinach, tender beets, sweet mandarin oranges, savory feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts are tossed in a simple balsamic dressing for a satisfying salad.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach
- 2 medium cooked beets, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup canned mandarin orange segments, drained
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, beets, mandarin oranges, red onion, and walnuts.
- Toss with Dressing: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Add Feta: Sprinkle the crumbled feta on top just before serving.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour before serving.
Notes
- To save time, use pre-cooked packaged beets.
- You can substitute goat cheese for feta or pecans for walnuts.
- For added protein, top with grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
