Description
This vibrant Beet Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges, and Feta is a refreshing and colorful combination of tender roasted beets, crisp spinach, juicy mandarin oranges, and creamy feta cheese. Drizzled with a light vinaigrette, it’s a perfect side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
2 medium beets, roasted and sliced,4 cups fresh spinach leaves,1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained (or fresh orange segments),1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese,1/4 red onion, thinly sliced,1/4 cup balsamic vinegar,2 tablespoons olive oil,1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup,Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap the beets in foil and roast for 45–60 minutes, or until tender. Let them cool, peel the skins off, and slice them.,In a large bowl, combine the spinach, mandarin oranges, and red onion.,Arrange the sliced beets on top of the spinach mixture.,Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.,In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.,Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.,Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
You can substitute goat cheese for feta if preferred.,For an added crunch, top the salad with toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans.,This salad can be made ahead; just store the dressing separately and toss it with the salad just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (for roasting the beets)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg