πŸ₯— Beet Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges & Feta A colorful, sweet-and-savory salad with earthy b...

πŸ₯— Beet Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges & Feta A colorful, sweet-and-savory salad with earthy b...

πŸ₯— Beet Salad with Spinach, Mandarin Oranges & Feta
A colorful, sweet-and-savory salad with earthy beets, citrusy mandarins, and creamy feta.

Ingredients:
4 medium beets, roasted, peeled, and sliced

4 cups baby spinach (or arugula for a peppery twist)

1 (11 oz) can mandarin oranges, drained (or 2 fresh oranges, segmented)

Β½ small red onion, thinly sliced

ΒΌ cup crumbled feta cheese

3 tbsp toasted pine nuts (or walnuts for a budget option)

Fresh mint or basil (optional, for garnish)

Dressing:
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

1 tsp honey or maple syrup

Β½ tsp Dijon mustard

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
Roast the beets:

Preheat oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Wrap beets in foil, drizzle with olive oil, and roast for 45–60 mins until tender. Let cool, peel, and slice.

Toast the pine nuts:

In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over low heat for 2–3 mins until golden. Set aside.

Assemble the salad:

In a large bowl, layer spinach, sliced beets, mandarin oranges, red onion, feta, and pine nuts.

Make the dressing:

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt, and pepper. Drizzle over the salad.

Serve:

Toss gently just before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

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