The deep, satisfying flavor of beets adds sweetness to a pretty salad of baby spinach, tomato, and avocado, drizzled with a light dressing. This salad has been a huge hit with everyone, even my 8-year-old grandson.
Ingredients
- 3 beets, washed and trimmed, or more to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, or more to taste
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch garlic salt, or more to taste
- 2 tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 (4 ounce) container crumbled feta cheese
- 1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
Directions
Step 1
Place beets into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Drain and cool until beets can be easily handled. Peel beets, cut into cubes, and place in a bowl; refrigerate until chilled, about 15 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic salt together in a large bowl until smooth. Add beets, tomatoes, onion, avocado, and feta cheese; toss. Top salad with spinach and toss.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 281 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat21g | 26% |
Saturated Fat6g | 32% |
Cholesterol25mg | 8% |
Sodium592mg | 26% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber7g | 26% |
Total Sugars9g | |
Protein8g | |
Vitamin C38mg | 189% |
Calcium222mg | 17% |
Iron3mg | 15% |
Potassium957mg | 20% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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