Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Beet Salad with Spinach and Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing. This refreshing and nutritious salad combines earthy roasted beets, crisp baby spinach, and sweet mandarin oranges all tossed in a tangy honey-mustard dressing. Perfect as an appetizer, a light meal, or a delightful side dish for festive occasions, this salad is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 15 minutes—but also offers a stunning presentation that is sure to impress guests. Enjoy the balance of sweet and savory flavors while nourishing your body with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb cooked beets (peeled and sliced)
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 2 cups mandarin orange segments
- 1/3 cup sliced red onions
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- If necessary, pre-cook the beets by roasting or boiling them until tender.
- In a small bowl, combine sliced beets with olive oil and honey.
- To make the dressing, mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice in a mason jar; shake well.
- In individual bowls, layer spinach, mandarin oranges, red onions, and pine nuts. Drizzle with dressing and toss lightly.
- Top each salad with honey-coated beets and crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg