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A simple composed salad made with baby spinach, slices of roasted beets and a warm vinaigrette flavored with shallots, honey and apple cider vinegar.
Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad w/Warm Shallot Vinaigrette

Made with tender baby spinach, roasted beets and a delicious warm vinaigrette flavored with shallots, honey, and apple cider vinegar, this beautiful composed salad makes a terrific first course for a special occasion dinner or holiday celebration.

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Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad w/Warm Shallot Vinaigrette
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Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad w/Warm Shallot Vinaigrette

A simple composed salad made with baby spinach, slices of roasted beets and a warm vinaigrette flavored with shallots, honey and apple cider vinegar.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total: 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • 3 to 4 medium golden, or red beets (about 1 lb)
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey, or agave nectar
  • 2-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Rinse the beets and trim off the root ends and leafy tops (reserve the tops for another use if desired).
  • Place the whole beets on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil that’s been coated with nonstick spray. Seal the packet and roast the beets until they are easily pierced with a knife, 1 to 1-1/4 hours (depending on their size).
  • When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in the mustard, honey and vinegar until blended.
  • While still whisking, add the remaining oil in a slow drizzle until the dressing has emulsified (thickened). Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove from the heat.
  • Arrange the spinach on 4 individual serving plates, add the beet slices and spoon dressing over the top. Add a little freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

For a variation on this salad, check out our recipe for Roasted Beet, Walnut and Baby Spinach Salad. It features diced, roasted beets, chopped walnuts and a creamy citrus vinaigrette made with walnut oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 182, Total Fat: 17g, Sodium: 151mg, Carbohydrates: 6g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Protein: 2g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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