Description
Beet Salad with Spinach and Honey-Mustard Lemon Dressing is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together the earthy flavor of beets, the freshness of spinach, and the sweetness of mandarin oranges, all drizzled with a homemade honey-mustard lemon dressing. This delightful salad is not only quick to prepare in just 15 minutes but also offers versatility as a light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a refreshing side for dinner gatherings. With its stunning presentation and customizable ingredients, this salad will surely impress at any dining occasion.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb cooked beets, sliced
- 5 oz baby spinach
- 2 cups mandarin orange segments
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup sliced red onions
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- â…“ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine sliced cooked beets with olive oil and honey in a bowl.
- In a mason jar, mix all dressing ingredients until well combined.
- Assemble individual servings by layering spinach first in bowls.
- Top each bowl with mandarin oranges, pine nuts, and red onions; drizzle with dressing.
- Finish with honey-coated beets and crumbled feta; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg